State forest fire assistance response funding for virginia infrastructure investment and job act for fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $354,478 Project Grant to the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDoF) under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The grant, with a performance period from July 2024 to July 2029, will fund VDoF's efforts to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks across Virginia. Key activities under this award include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for fire departments and forestry agencies. As the primary steward of Virginia's forest ecosystems, VDoF will leverage this federal grant to deliver critical forestry services and collaborate with sub-partners such as universities, non-profit organizations, local governments, and other state agencies to maximize the impact of these wildfire mitigation initiatives across the Commonwealth.