The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $350,000 for fire stations across the state to aid in the construction or rehabilitation of their facilities. A total of $5 million is available to support fire departments.

Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked by NEXT WEEK: February 28, 2025.

To qualify, fire departments must have an active registration with SAM.gov and be registered with the state’s Grantee Portal. Additionally, applicants must be NFIRS compliant for at least the last two years, covering incidents reported from December 2022 to November 2024.

For more information about the grant program and to apply, visit sfm.illinois.gov/iam/firedepartment/grants-and-loans.html.