Wildland Fire Assistance Grants - Washington

Grant Details:
Open Date for Application: 03/14/2011
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Administered by DNR through funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this grant program provides a 50 percent match for purchases of personal protective equipment and general equipment.

The Wildland Fire Assistance Grant Program* is administered in two phases annually:

•Phase I – Personal protective equipment (PPE) can be acquired from the first Monday of March until the last Friday in April. Find the latest prices and offerings in the Phase I PPE Shopping Cart.
•Phase II – General Equipment Grant Program is open from the first Monday in September and to the last Friday in October.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/rp_fire_2009phase2rules.doc

Opportunties for these grants may be available to fire protection districts and departments in Washington State that:

•Respond to wildland fire on private, state, or federal lands.
•Serve communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer residents.
•Serve a community of more than 10,000 residents AND a service area that includes a rural community of fewer than 10,000 residents.

Organization Information:
Organization: Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Website: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Contact Information:
Contact Email: fepp_assist@wadnr.gov
Contact Phone: 360-902-1300

More Information:
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/Topics/FireInformation/Pages/rp_fire_dnrfdassistprog.aspx