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Fire Protection District Grant
CSFA Number: 592-01-0854
Agency Name
Office Of The State Fire Marshal (592)
Agency Contact
Matthew Taksin
312-814-6322
Matthew.Taksin@illinois.gov
Short Description
Provides funding to groups of registered voters to defray the expenses of organizing a new fire protection district
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/1.05)
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
41 Ill. Admin. Code 295
Objective
To help defray the costs of establishing a new fire district.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
N/A
Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Groups of registered voters are eligible for the grant.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
Copies of invoices for service associated with the formation of the new fire protection district must be provided.
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
The attorney or individual of record for the group of registered voters shall submit a letter to the agency. Each letter shall include the following information: information identifying the proposed fire protection district (e.g., legal description of the territory, any corporate documents, etc.); contact information of an individual representing the group of registered voters; the grant sum requested, not to exceed $500; copies of invoices for services associated with the formation of the new fire protection district; party to whom the check should be addressed.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Awards are made if the applicant provides all required information.
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Varies
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
Grantees who have received funds previously through this program are not eligible to receive another grant for 2 years.
Uses and Restrictions
Grant proceeds shall be used exclusively for the expenses of organizing a new fire protection district. This program is exempt from the 2 CFR 200 and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act.
Reports
In the event that the grant is not expended in the manner approved, the recipient must refund the full amount of the grant award. Recovery of grant funds shall be accomplished in accordance with the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act (30 ILCS 705).
Audits
N/A
Records
N/A
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Up to $500
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
N/A
Program Website
www.sfm.illinois.gov
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2020 : $500
FY 2021 : $500
FY 2022 : $500
FY 2023 : $500
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
None