Virginia Department
of Forestry

This USDA Forest Service tool helps helps navigate the CWDG grants and is a great place to get started determining eligibility and scoring.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting an agreement modification.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with agreement signing.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Firewise Grant Program.

System Access Portal User Guide for registering to use the grants system.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants.

This Community Wildfire Defense Grant At-Risk Communities Eligibility List provides a comprehensive listing of all counties and communities that are eligible to apply for these grant funds.

This document provides detailed instructions about the Community Wildfire Defense Grant including eligibility, application process, required matching funds, how proposals are ranked, reporting requirements, and more.

Form to request federal excess property equipment for fire departments through the Firefighter Property Program.

Agreement for cooperative possession of federal excess property equipment for fire suppression and emergency response.

Application to request grant funding for installing new or repairing existing dry fire hydrants.

Publication providing guidance on developing alternative water sources and dry hydrant delivery systems for rural fire protection. 

Form to request taxpayer identification number and certification for tax reporting purposes.