Purchase of equipment for wildland fire critical response and preparedness suppression needs

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded $376,482 to the Mississippi Forestry Commission on July 21, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to purchase equipment for wildland fire critical response and preparedness suppression needs.

The award funds equipment acquisition to support fire prevention, control, suppression, and preparedness activities on non-federal forest and rural lands within Mississippi. The Mississippi Forestry Commission, a state government entity, serves as the recipient and manages forest resources and protection across the state in partnership with the Forest Service.

The grant carries a period of performance through July 20, 2031, with performance taking place in Mississippi. The State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program provides technical and financial assistance to state foresters and other agencies for fire management on non-federal lands, with assistance available through grants or cooperative agreements awarded by regional offices.