ODNR Division of Forestry Fire Grants

The mission of the Division of Forestry Fire Management Program is to provide leadership in wildfire management by providing training, equipment and technical assistance.


Program Administrator:
Michael Bowden
614-265-1088

Federal Excess Property & VFA Grants Program Coordinator: Rick Maier
740-774-1596 ext 110

Firewise Ohio & Wildfire Prevention
Aaron Kloss
614-265-6896


Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Rd.
Building H1.
Columbus, OH 43229

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2011 Grants


The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, has allocated fire assistance funds to Ohio. These funds will be distributed to fire protection agencies on the basis of the Act and the federal guidelines.

2011 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant - click here to view and download the general information and application for the VFA 50/50 matching grant.

2011 Wildland Fire Personal Protective Equipment Grant - click here to view and download the general information and application for the Wildland PPE grant.

   If you have any questions, please email Rick Maier or call 740-774-1596 ext. 110.