A red and white fire hydrant stands in the foreground behind a weathered wooden barrier, surrounded by lush green grass and dense vegetation. In the background, a calm lake stretches across the scene, bordered by trees and a few distant buildings under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Virginia Dry Hydrant Grant

Funding Reliable Water Access for Firefighting

Virginia Dry Hydrant Grant

The Virginia Dry Fire Hydrant Grant program funds the installation and repair of dry hydrants to support firefighting operations in the commonwealth.

Jointly managed by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), it provides 100% funding for new installations and repairs.

White dry fire hydrant with red cap installed in a grassy area near woods, next to a sign reading 'No Parking, Dry Hydrant, Fire Dept Use Only.' A pond and trees are visible in the background. Dry Hydrant

Knowing the available water sources like streams, ponds, and cisterns is beneficial only if the water is easily accessible. Soft or obstructed ground or distant locations can hinder fire department operations.
Installing dry hydrants in nearby water supplies eliminates the inefficiency of long-distance water shuttles, allowing fire departments to maintain a consistent water supply from accessible roadway locations.
Fire departments can request support by securing approval from local landowners and submitting a funding request to the DOF.

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to visit the Virginia Department of Forestry website or call (434) 911-6555 for additional information.

Apply for a Virginia Dry Hydrant Grant

Eligibility:

Open to Virginia localities.

Application Deadlines:

March 31 of each year.