Fire departments across the state, now have an opportunity to apply for a new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program through the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. The new grant would allow departments to apply for grants up to $350,000 for the construction and rehabilitation of fire stations, with a total of $5 million available.
To qualify for these grants, fire departments need to have an active registration with SAM.gov and also be registered with the state’s grantee portal. Additionally, they must be compliant with NFIRS for at least the past two years, covering the period from December 2022 through November 2024. Departments are required to report all incidents they respond to, including ambulance calls, to meet the eligibility criteria.
Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked no later than February 28, 2025. For more information on the grant program and application process, click here.