Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona fire departments, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions to enhance firefighting capacity. Funding is intended for training, equipment purchases, and organizational improvements. The goal of the program is to improve fire prevention and suppression. Eligible applicants include fire departments in rural areas and rural communities.
These funds may be used for supplies and non-capital equipment, firefighter training, fire awareness and prevention efforts, and fire district organization.
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Estimated Size of Grant:
Proposed projects should be ready for implementation upon award and should be substantially achievable by spring to summer of 2023. The maximum award period will be one year.
Apply online: https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/gn_redir/T/1jch8nl0pi39g
If the application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact the Grants Program Coordinator at (602) 761-0285 or by email at jhudson@dffm.az.gov.
If assistance is needed in obtaining the forms, please contact Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management at (602) 771-1400.
Questions about the application process or program may be directed to:
Josh Hudson
Grants Program Coordinator
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
1110 West Washington, Suite 500
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
jhudson@dffm.az.gov
(602) 761-0285
Or:
Aaron Casem
State Fire Prevention Officer
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
1110 West Washington, Suite 500
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
acasem@dffm.az.gov
(602) 771-1403