The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) would like to inform you that the application period is now open for the Small Equipment Grant Program. OSFM will award $4 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM no later than October 1, 2024.
Next week, OSFM will begin hosting informational meetings for interested applicants. During these meetings, individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions about the grant and application process. For additional information, please see the attached flyer.
The small equipment grant application and additional details may be found here: https://sfm.illinois.gov/iam/firedepartment/grants-and-loans.html