{"status":200,"message":"Success","data":{"id":"05dec95c-8a4a-5618-bbc2-1dc964588f25","title":"Volunteer Fire Department Grant (VFDG)","identifiers":{"systemId":{"registry":{"code":"opp:opengrants:system","url":"https://opengrants.io/common-grants/registries/opp-opengrants-system.json"},"id":"27cbc986-a42e-40ce-ae7f-6086395b73c3"},"otherIds":{"opp:opengrants:program":{"registry":{"code":"opp:opengrants:program","url":"https://opengrants.io/common-grants/registries/opp-opengrants-program.json"},"id":"mo:dps-volunteer-fire-department-grant"}}},"status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Confirm with agency","description":"Varies — check official page"},"description":"The VFDG gives state grant funding to small volunteer or combination fire departments for fire protection. Eligible costs are equipment and supplies, with specific rules for turnout gear and radios. 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