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Fire Department Equipment Grant Program is a grant from the State of Illinois, Office of the State Fire Marshal, that funds the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment for fire departments across Illinois. The FY26 Small Equipment Grant provides awards of up to $26,000 per applicant to acquire approved equipment items. Grant funds must be used exclusively for eligible equipment, and indirect costs are not allowed.
Applications are submitted through the AmpliFund system. Eligible applicants are fire departments operating in Illinois.
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Euna Grants - State Fire Marshal - FY26 Small Equipment Grant FY26 Small Equipment Grant FY26 Small Equipment Grant Provides up to $26,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Roger. D.
Branson@illinois. gov Grant funds are to be utilized to purchase small firefighting and ambulance equipment. https://il.
amplifund. com/Public/Opportunities/Details/67138855-1c66-48ce-aae9-680707f42507 Funding shall be used exclusively for the equipment approved for purchase. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Expected Number of Awards Submission Timeline Additional Information Submissions must be submitted utilizing AmpliFund by the submission close date. Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline Other Submission Requirements Applicants must complete the required application and budget contained in AmpliFund.
Question Submission Information Question Submission Open Date Question Submission Close Date Question Submission Email Address Roger. D. Branson@illinois.
gov Technical Assistance Session Technical Assistance Session Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations Applicant Eligibility Information Applicants must be current with their SAM. gov registration and be registered in the Illinois Grantee Portal (https://grants. illinois.
gov/portal/) to be eligible for a grant. Applicants that have been assigned an FDID number must be compliant with the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for the two years prior to applying for this grant. The compliance period for this grant cycle is November 2023 through October 2025.
Applicants that fail to meet this requirement will not be considered for a grant. Certain equipment (called Tier I equipment) is prioritized when evaluating applications. Equipment requests outside of those included in Tier I will not be considered unless sufficient funding is available.
Tier I equipment includes: • Personal Infection Control Items (examples include anti-microbial wipes, boot covers, face shields, goggles, gowns, infection control kits, medical gloves, N-95 masks, UV and sanitizing equipment [vehicle use only]) • Fire Fighter Safety Equipment (examples include flashing beacon lights for personal wear, flashlights, PASS device, portable foam equipment, portable handheld radios and or charger stations, PPE, reflective vests, rescue pants, R.
I. T.
bag system, SCBA, SCBA cylinder tanks, SCBA cylinder fill stations, SCBA scrubber, thermal imaging cameras, turnout gear, helmets (including a basic shield), and turnout gear washers and dryers) • EMS Emergency Response Equipment (examples include AED machines, ambulance based O2 bottles, backboards, cardiac monitors, cardiac “thumper,” mass casualty gear, oxygen regulators, portable handheld radios and/or chargers, portable suction units, power cots, stair chairs) • Vehicle Rescue Equipment (examples include air lifting bags, extrication tools, extrication tool mounting brackets, forcible entry/overhaul tools, Halligan bars, portable generators, reciprocating saws and blades, K12 saws) Additional Information URL https://sfm.
illinois. gov/iam/firedepartment/grants-and-loans. html Award Administration Information Applicants will be notified that they have received an award through an e-mail to the contact information provided on the application.
Applicants who have not been selected will be notified by mail. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Applicants shall meet all of the administrative requirements contained in the Grant Agreement, as well as the Administrative Rules for the program (https://ilga. gov/commission/jcar/admincode/041/041002910000700R.
html) Grantees must submit a final expenditure report and proof of expenditures in the form of invoices or cancelled checks within 9 months of the end of the grant. Reports shall be submitted utilizing AmpliFund. State Awarding Agency Contacts Questions regarding expenditure reports and required documentation may be submitted to: Roger.
D. Branson@illinois. gov Grantees who do not follow the requirements of the Grant Agreement, who purchase unapproved items, who do not submit required expenditure reports and associated documentation, and/or who fail to expend all awarded funds must return grant funds awarded in an amount as determined by the agency.
Applicants that are denied a grant may request that their grant application be reconsidered. Requests for reconsideration must be filed within 30 days of the postmark on the letter of denial and should be submitted to: Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Small Equipment Grant Program Springfield, Illinois 62703 Applicants must demonstrate a need for the equipment and financial need.
Review and Selection Process Proposals are reviewed through a blind process by members of the Small Equipment Grant Committee. Anticipated Announcement Dates
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire departments in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. It aims to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). The goal is to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Reimbursement for grant writing fees is possible if included in the application budget and competitively procured.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG Program provides critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. It funds activities such as training, equipment (including communication devices like radios, pagers, and mobile data terminals), personal protective equipment (PPE), wellness and fitness initiatives, and modifications to facilities.