Grants to Virginia Agencies for Firefighting Equipment and Training
Virginia Fire Fund – Aid to Localities (ATL)
Agency
State
GrantWatch ID#
156056
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
USA: Virginia
Important Dates
Deadline: 11/20/26
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Grant Description
Grants to Virginia cities, counties, and towns to improve the operations of local fire departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of firefighting equipment, protective clothing, as well as for training and the construction of new training facilities. Allocations are population-based and can be used for a range of essential fire services and initiatives.
ATL Funds allocated to the jurisdictions shall be used solely for the purposes of:
- Training volunteer or career firefighting personnel in each of the receiving localities;
- Funding fire prevention and public safety education programs;
- Constructing, improving, and expanding regional or local fire service training facilities;
- Purchasing emergency medical care and equipment for fire personnel;
- Payment of personnel costs related to fire and medical training for fire personnel;
- Purchasing personal protective equipment, vehicles, equipment, and supplies for use in the receiving locality specifically for fire service purposes; or
- Diesel exhaust removal systems, decontamination equipment, and commercial extractors designed to reduce the incidence of cancer among firefighters.
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Financial assistance is provided to cities, counties, and incorporated towns throughout the state.
Eligibility is restricted to jurisdictions within the Commonwealth of Virginia as provided in Code of Virginia 38.2-401.B.
Eligibility is restricted to jurisdictions within the Commonwealth of Virginia as provided in Code of Virginia 38.2-401.B.
Pre-Application Information
Scheduled Disbursement Dates for FY-2027:
• Forms received by Friday, August 14, 2026: Funds released by Friday, September 18, 2026
• Forms received by Friday, November 20, 2026: Funds released by Friday, December 18, 2026
• Forms received by Friday, February 12, 2027: Funds released by Friday, March 12, 2027
• Forms received by Friday, May 14, 2027: Funds released by Friday, June 18, 2027
Additional information: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title38.2/chapter4/section38.2-401/
• Forms received by Friday, August 14, 2026: Funds released by Friday, September 18, 2026
• Forms received by Friday, November 20, 2026: Funds released by Friday, December 18, 2026
• Forms received by Friday, February 12, 2027: Funds released by Friday, March 12, 2027
• Forms received by Friday, May 14, 2027: Funds released by Friday, June 18, 2027
Additional information: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title38.2/chapter4/section38.2-401/
Estimated Size of Grant
As provided in 38.2-401.B, distributions from the Fund shall be made on the basis of population; however, no eligible county or city shall receive less than $10,000, nor eligible town less than $4,000. The Virginia Fire Services Board shall be authorized to exceed allocations of $10,000 for eligible counties and cities and $4,000 for eligible towns, respectively.
Term of Contract
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Contact Information
Email applications to grants@vdfp.virginia.gov
Or sent to:
VDFP Budget and Grants Manager
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen VA 23059-4500
804-371-0220
Or sent to:
VDFP Budget and Grants Manager
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen VA 23059-4500
804-371-0220
RFP & Supporting Documents
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.
