Applications are now open for the 2022 Firefighter Grant Program to benefit local fire departments.
Donor Name: Illinois American Water
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/01/2022
Grant Size: $1,000
Details:
The Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments serving communities in the company’s designated service territories, including sale-for-resale areas within Illinois American Water’s service area.
Grant applications should indicate a need for funds to cover costs associated with the following:
- Personal protective gear
- Communications equipment
- Firefighting tools
- Water handling equipment
- Training and related activities/materials that will be used to support community fire protection
- Reimbursement for specific fire training classes, including training manuals and workbook
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Fire departments/districts are eligible for one grant per calendar year.
Eligibility Criteria
Only uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments serving Illinois American Water’s service areas, including sale-for-resale communities, are eligible to receive funding. No grants will be made to individuals.
For more information, visit Illinois American Water.