Rural Fire Assistance grants are now available to help local fire departments protect lives and property.
Emphasis is placed on departments that protect rural communities and play an important cooperative role in the protection of Department of Interior-managed lands. The federal government funds 90 percent of requests, while the RFD contributes 10 percent in funding or in-kind goods or services.
Instructions for the application process can be found at the following website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Fire. The pre-application form located at this Web site is the first step in the application process and must be filled out and sent in to assist in eligibility determination. Those without Internet access can obtain information by contacting their local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office or Regional RFA Coordinator Valdo Calvert at (612) 713-5445.
The 2008 Rural Fire Assistance Grant Program provided funding for RFDs to purchase personal protective equipment. Other gear included communications equipment, hand tools, weather kits, and numerous other items.
In 2008, RFDs, working in cooperation with area national wildlife refuges, were awarded $301,000 in RFA Grants. Wisconsin received $70,000 in 2008.
Emphasis is placed on departments that protect rural communities and play an important cooperative role in the protection of Department of Interior-managed lands. The federal government funds 90 percent of requests, while the RFD contributes 10 percent in funding or in-kind goods or services.
Instructions for the application process can be found at the following website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Fire. The pre-application form located at this Web site is the first step in the application process and must be filled out and sent in to assist in eligibility determination. Those without Internet access can obtain information by contacting their local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office or Regional RFA Coordinator Valdo Calvert at (612) 713-5445.
The 2008 Rural Fire Assistance Grant Program provided funding for RFDs to purchase personal protective equipment. Other gear included communications equipment, hand tools, weather kits, and numerous other items.
In 2008, RFDs, working in cooperation with area national wildlife refuges, were awarded $301,000 in RFA Grants. Wisconsin received $70,000 in 2008.
