Funds will also be used to purchase equipment to facilitate wildfire response, protection, detection, on prescribed fire use and potentially out of state fire mobilizations in new hampshire

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 9–Eastern Region awarded $118,325 to the State of New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands on July 15, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698).

The recipient will purchase equipment to facilitate wildfire response, protection, and detection in New Hampshire, including support for prescribed fire use and potential out-of-state fire mobilizations. The award also funds travel associated with training, prevention, and suppression activities.

Performance runs through May 31, 2031, in New Hampshire. The program provides technical and financial assistance to state foresters and equivalent officials for prevention, control, suppression, mitigation, and prescribed use of fires on nonfederal lands, with grants available for periods up to five years.

Travel associated with training, prevention, and suppression activities will also be supported.