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Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · State program

Annual grants for eligible rural fire departments; amount not stated

Oklahoma Forestry Services provides annual operational grants to rural fire departments serving communities under 10,000 people, to help pay for firefighting equipment, insurance premiums, maintenance, and personal protective gear.

Last verified: July 29, 2026
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Program details

How it works

Oklahoma Forestry Services says it annually distributes funding to rural fire departments that serve communities with populations of less than 10,000 and that depend either fully or partially on volunteer firefighters. The grants are authorized by Governor Kevin Stitt and funded by the Oklahoma Legislature.

What the money covers

Grant funds can be used for items such as:

  • firefighting equipment
  • insurance premiums
  • equipment maintenance
  • personal protective gear

The page also points readers to usage guidelines and an expenditure worksheet for more details.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a maximum dollar amount or matching requirement for Operational Grants.

How to apply

The page does not provide a formal application link or process details on this page. It says more details on eligibility are available in an OFS Fire Note.

Timing and deadlines

The page says Operational Grants are distributed annually, but it does not give specific opening or closing dates.

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