COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering new Volunteer Recruitment Resources grants designed to help Texas volunteer fire departments strengthen their workforce and enhance community fire protection.
Available through the Rural VFD Assistance Program, eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for reimbursement of 100 percent of the actual cost for recruitment resources up to $3,000. Resources such as banners, mailouts, billboards and other promotional items qualify for reimbursement but must convey a call to action for the recruitment of volunteers.
Up to $300,000 of federal Volunteer Fire Assistance Funds are available for this pilot project, and grants are provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Funding is available to volunteer fire departments that meet the following federal eligibility requirements:
