Western States Wildland Urban Interface 2009 Grant Program Information
(formerly known as SFA).
The VFA & RFA grant programs focus on four primary fire management activities: training, equipping, organizing rural fire departments, and fire prevention. These categories are further described in documents accessible through the links below. Fire departments and other qualified applicants that meet the criteria identified on this web site are invited to submit project proposals to the Fire Management Division.
The deadline for VFA grant applications was January 2, 2008.
The deadline for RFA grant applications was March 20, 2008.
During the Grant Application Period Please EMAIL your applications for VFA/RFA Grants to your local District Forester.
- Phoenix District: scotthunt@azstatefire.org (Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Yavapai, Yuma Counties)
- Flagstaff District: kevinboness@azstatefire.org (Apache, Coconino, Mohave Navajo Counties)
- Tucson District: brianlauber@azstatefire.org (Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz Counties)
VFA Grant Program Information Letter 
VFA Grant Program Detailed Information (Appendix A)
VFA Grant Program Questionnaire Form (Appendix B)
VFA Grant Program Project Proposal/Budget Form(Appendix C)
RFA Grant Program Information Letter
RFA Grant Program Detailed Information (Appendix A)
RFA Grant Program Questionnaire Form (Appendix B)
RFA Grant Program Project Proposal/Budget Form (Appendix C)
The Western States Wildland Urban Interface (formerly known as SFA) grant program focuses on hazard fuel reduction, information and education, and community and homeowner action and is available to homeowner groups and others. This portion of the National Fire Plan was developed to assist interface communities manage the unique hazards they find around them. Long-term solutions to interface challenges require informing and educating people who live in these areas about what they and their local organizations can do to mitigate these hazards.
Applications for the Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program are now being accepted for Fiscal Year 2009. The application form and instructions are still available at the links shown below for reference purposes.
During the application period the Division requires a paper copy of the proposal and an e-mail attachment in MS Word format.
Questions about the WUI grants can be sent to paulstout@azstatefire.org. Hardcopy WUI grant Applications are to be mailed to:
Paul Stout
Arizona State
Forestry Division
1110 W. Washington St. Ste100
Phoenix, AZ 85007
To Download WUI Grant Instructions and the Application Form Please Click on the Following:
The Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP) focus is on providing federal excess property in the form of vehicles and other equipment to Fire Departments.
For more information about this highly cost effective program please scroll down.
The Southwest Area Forest, Fire and Community Assistance Grants Website was designed and developed to help explain the types of federal and state assistance grants available in the Southwestern Region (Arizona and New Mexico), what they can be used for, the eligibility requirements, the contact points and the websites for the various grants. It also lists potential contractors who may be contacted and hired to accomplish the work to be accomplice as identified in the grant applications and work plans. The Arizona State Forestry Division does not endorse any individual or company listed. The contractor list is provided for convenience only. It is up to the hiring authority to dt ermine the suitability of the company's/individuals listed.
NOTE: The Southwest Area Forest, Fire and Community Assistance Grants Website is no longer access able. The content for Arizona has been move to this website. Please click here to access it.
Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP)
The Fire Management Division has worked with federal excess property since our establishment This program allows the division to acquire excess property from the federal government for use in Cooperative Fire Programs. This forestry program has developed into a major program that continues to assist the Division as well as Arizona fire departments. The program has brought many types of ex-military tactical vehicles into the Division for placement in rural and municipal fire departments. Many of the vehicles are in need of repair or conversion for fire suppression duties. Primarily, these costs are absorbed by the fire department but are far less than purchasing new.
How does the program work?
FEPP is a cooperative program authorized and overseen by the United State Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the Arizona State Land Department, FIre Management Division. All property acquired is owned by the Forest Service and placed on a loan basis with the State. Through cooperative agreements with most Fire Departments, the Fire Management Division then transfers this equipment to the fire departments. The equipment must only be used for fire purposes. Fire departments are responsible for all maintenance, upkeep and insurance. When the equipment is no longer needed, it is returned to the Division and either placed with another fire department or are turned to the federal government.
Who benefits from FEPP?
As previously stated, the Fire Management Division and Arizona fire departments receive the property. The largest recipient are the taxpayers of Arizona. FEPP allows property to become available and placed in fire departments that may never have the funding for purchasing this equipment. With the money the fire departments save in lieu of purchasing trucks FEPP allows fire departments to purchase other needed equipment.
More information?
Should you be interested in more about FEPP, you can contact any of the district's or main office at Deer Valley fire staffs. Please click on the "About Us" button for contact information
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