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Through its Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is promoting a high degree of Web access for people with disabilities. In coordination with organizations around the world, WAI is pursuing Web accessibility through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development. To help support the WAI, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs is complying with W3C guidelines for Web accessibility. In addition to ensuring that most parts of the graphic website comply, Virginia.gov has created a “text only” version of the site that meets all CAST and W3C guide lines. Document Accessibility Notice: Hard copy documents are available for those unable to access or view the downloadable files on this website. Simply contact the VDFP by Webteam@vdfp.virginia.gov or by mail at: Virginia Department of Fire Programs 1001 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059

Distribution of funding related to this grant is managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry.  Please contact the Virginia Department of Forestry, Fire Branch at 434/977-6555 for additional details. Knowing about a quantity of available water in area streams, ponds and cisterns gives an advantage to a fire department only if the water is readily accessible. Soft or obstructed ground may limit access. Or, the needed water may be located so far away from where it is needed that a fire department’s ability to do its job of fire control is impaired. Mobile water supply vehicles can move water from distant sources, but the critical factor is whether or not the fire department can maintain an uninterrupted supply of a predictable rate of water at the fire scene Installation of dry hydrants into numerous nearby and developed water supplies eliminates the inefficiency and complexity of long-distance water shuttle operations. This arrangement also allows access to water sources from a roadway instead of having to work on soft ground immediately adjacent to the pond or stream.  

Beginning FY2013 (July 1, 2012), there will be no available funding for this Program. New Grants Info On August 11, 2000 the Virginia Fire Services Board (VFSB) adopted a policy of providing grants, termed “Mini-Grants” from the interest earned by the Fire Programs Fund. The VFSB Committee on Fire Prevention and Control was charged with the responsibility of administering such program in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP). A provision was adopted to restrict such grant to activities – projects and programs which positively impact and/or further fire service training within the Commonwealth. The maximum award for any Mini-Grant is $10,000.00. Localities (324 statewide: Counties, Cities, Incorporated Town) may submit one application per fiscal year (during years in which funding is available) for all interested, participating fire departments within their jurisdiction. Additional information is available in the following links. VFSB Training Mini Grants Policy FAQs and Hints VFSB Training Mini Grant Application EDI Payment Form Training Mini Grants Awards FY12 Training Mini Grant Awards

Application Period Open  The VFIRS Grant Application period will close August 31, 2022. Virginia Fire Incident Reporting System (VFIRS) Grants New Grants Info The purpose of this grant program is to provide an incentive to those jurisdictions not currently participating in VFIRS by lessening the economic burden. Additional information about this program can be viewed in the Agency Practices document below. VFIRS Hardware Grant Policy VFIRS Grant Application FY2023 VFIRS Cover Letter VFIRS Grant Recipients

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN This grant provides funding for the purchase of fire related training props. Applications for new project requests will be accepted between July 1 and September 1 each year. Regional Fire Services Training Grant Program Policy FY2023 RFSTF Training Grant Application Form RFSTF-Disbursement-Agreement Project Status Report RFSTF Grant Recipients

Application Period Open Application period close July 1, 2022.    The purpose of the Conference and Education Assistance program is to provide needed financial support for conferences and seminars sponsored by Virginia-based non-profit organizations that further the education of fire services personnel throughout the Commonwealth. Conference and Education Policy Conference and Education Application Form Updated March 2022 Theresa Hunter Grants & Budget Manager 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500 Tel: 804-249-1958 E-mail: theresa.hunter@vdfp.virginia.gov

Applications for New Construction Projects and Renovation Projects are due by January 1 and by July 1 each year. Applications for Emergency Renovations or Repair Projects up to $50,000 may be submitted at any time. Please see revised Burn Building Policy for definition of “Emergency Renovation”. Burn Building grants are provided for the construction, renovation, or repair of burn buildings in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Live Fire Training Structure Grant Policy Virginia Code §38.2-401 – Fire Programs Fund FAQs on Live Fire Training Structures Live Fire Training Structure Application Burn Building Prop Inspections 2013-07-09-Project Manual-Rev04-11-2013 Prototype 1 – Class A Rev04-11-13 Prototype 1 – Class B Rev04-11-13 Prototype 2 – Class A Rev04-11-13 Prototype 2 – Class B Rev 04-11-13 Burn Building Props Pitched Roof/Vertical Ventilation Prop (Metal Option) Pitched Roof/Vertical Ventilation Prop (Wood Option) NFPA 1403 Compliance Conversion Requirements Class B to Class A  Live Fire Training Structure Disbursement Agreement Points of Contact Update Form Project Status Report Live Fire Training Structure Facilities in VA  Updated 8/20/2018    

2023 Annual Package *Important Notice* Beginning with FY2015 funding year, all jurisdictions will only be required to submit their Annual Report Package to the Agency. Accounting documentation (such as General Ledger reports, bank statements, or spreadsheets) must be maintained by the jurisdiction for audit purposes. Audit reviews will be conducted throughout the fiscal year. Localities will be contacted with meeting dates.  The following items should be maintained in the grant files: Cash carry forward from previous funding years (if applicable) Current ATL funding for the year being reported Prior ATL annual reports and disbursement agreements Proof of qualifying expenditures reported Cash carry forward balance into future reporting years (if applicable) New Grants Info 2023 Annual Package Cover Letter Aid to Localities FY2023 Audit Sheet Updated 6/27/2022 Disbursement Agreement Form Annual Report FY22 Form FY2023 Allocations Report  Updated 6/27/2022 FY2023 Disbursement Schedule Helpful Hints in Completing Annual Reports and Agreements Regional Fire Services Training Grant Program Funding reinstated. Applications being accepted FY23. FY2023 RFSTF Grant Application VFIRS Hardware Grants Program FY2023 VFIRS Cover Letter VFIRS Application Conference and Education Assistance Conference and Education Application