State Senator Sue Rezin | Illinois General Assembly
State Senator Sue Rezin | Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the opening of the application period for its new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program. This initiative provides grants up to $350,000 to support fire stations throughout Illinois in constructing or rehabilitating their facilities. The program has allocated a total of $5 million for this purpose.
Fire departments interested in applying must ensure their applications are electronically submitted or postmarked by February 28, 2025. Eligibility requirements include active registration with SAM.gov and the state's Grantee Portal. Additionally, applicants must be compliant with the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for at least two years, specifically covering incidents reported from December 2022 to November 2024.
Further details about the grant program and application process can be found on the OSFM website at sfm.illinois.gov/iam/firedepartment/grants-and-loans.html.
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