The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for its FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program, which provides funding to help fire departments and emergency medical service providers purchase needed equipment.
Eligible fire departments, fire protection districts, township fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services may apply for grants of up to $50,000. More than $6 million is available during the current application cycle.
Over $6 million is available to eligible organizations this application cycle. Last grant cycle, a total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across Illinois.
Applicants must meet all applicable grant requirements and complete required pre-registration through SAM.gov and the state’s GATA portal. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2026, and grantees must submit applications for both the State Uniform Grant and the Small Equipment Grant Program.
Additional eligibility requirements, application instructions and program information can be found by clicking here.
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