Governor JB Pritzkerhe Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to announce the inaugural Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program awards totaling $5 million to 16 grantees across the state on the 17 July 2025.
This funding will allow fire departments or fire protection districts to repair, upgrade or construct new fire stations.
Governor JB Pritzker shared: “I am proud to be celebrating inaugural Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program awards, a crucial lifeline for fire departments across the state – particularly those in rural areas – to upgrade their facilities and equipment.
“Our firefighters put their lives on the line every single day and these investments can make all the difference in keeping our communities safe and protected.”
Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow commented: “This was the inaugural year of the grant program, established as part of the OSFM’s ongoing commitment to assist the Illinois Fire Service in identifying and securing funding for critical resources that might otherwise be out of reach.
“I want to thank my predecessors for their hard work and dedication in securing this funding, which now allows departments like those receiving these grants the opportunity to construct or rebuild stations—ultimately helping to keep their communities and firefighters safer.”
The Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program recipients were selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process that was opened to fire departments, fire protection districts and township fire departments.
The program was established to provide grants of up to $350,000 for the construction or rehabilitation of fire stations across the state.
Governor JB Pritzkerhe Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the inaugural Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program awards totaling $5 million to 16 grantees across the state.
