Does it fund radios or comms equipment?

Yes: fire/rescue equipment category; TFS has funded VFD radios through it

Is there a cost share?

FY2026: 95% TFS / 5% department for equipment

UNKNOWN

Status: UNKNOWN. Deadline: unknown; apply through TFS FireConnect. Volunteer SAR: No; Texas volunteer fire departments only Last verified 2026-10-16.

Agency: Texas A&M Forest Service
Eligible applicants: fire
Can volunteer SAR teams apply directly?: No; Texas volunteer fire departments only
Does it fund radios or comms equipment?: Yes: fire/rescue equipment category; TFS has funded VFD radios through it
Typical award / total funding: $22M annual base budget through FY2027, plus $192M one-time for backlog
What is the deadline?: unknown; apply through TFS FireConnect
Is there a cost share?: FY2026: 95% TFS / 5% department for equipment
Notes: TX

Windows can be short. We'll email you as soon as Texas: Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) opens.

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