# Illinois OSFM Opens $6 Million Fire Equipment Grants

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal opened applications on October 2, 2026, for its FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program, making **$6 million** available to eligible Illinois fire departments, fire protection districts, and not-for-profit ambulance services. Individual awards may be up to **$50,000** for small firefighting and emergency medical equipment. Applicants must satisfy two-year NFIRS/NERIS reporting requirements and be pre-qualified in both SAM.gov and the State of Illinois Grantee Portal; the release does not state an application deadline.

- Eligible organizations should verify their reporting history and complete both pre-qualification steps before applying.
- Fire and emergency medical equipment suppliers may find purchasing opportunities as recipients use grant funds; contractors can assess whether their equipment offerings serve these eligible organizations.
- Applicants should consult the program page for application timing and details, since no deadline is stated in the release.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
- State of Illinois Grantee Portal

### Key Quotes
> By increasing the amount departments can receive through our Small Equipment Grant Program, we are putting more resources in the hands of the departments that need them.
> — Michele Pankow, Illinois State Fire Marshal

### Sources
- [OSFM Announces $6 Million in Funding for the Small Equipment Grant Program](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.32994.html) - IL