TIFMAS grants for training tuition reimburse 100% of the actual cost of tuition not to exceed $133 per day up to a maximum of $665 per trainee per school. The ANNUAL MAXIMUM for all training tuition grant assistance per department is $12,500.
IMPORTANT: A W-9 form must accompany each application. Both forms must be signed and dated.
To apply, please complete and submit the following forms by email (preferred), mail, or fax.
TIFMAS Grant Assistance Program Guidelines For Training Tuition Grant Assistance (PDF, 177KB)
Program Element | Review Cycle | Expiration of Award |
Training Tuition | On Demand | 30 days after the published completion date of the individual training course or school |
Online Training Tuition | On Demand | 3 months from the approval date |
Please Note:
- Failure to provide the necessary documentation to support payment of the grant award within the specified grant
period will result in cancellation of the award.
- Extensions must be requested by the fire department and approved in writing by Texas A&M Forest Service.
Each individual extension may be granted for a period not to exceed 6 months.
- Failure to comply with the grant requirements may result in ineligibilty for future grants.