1. Illinois American Water announces 2025 Firefighter Grant Program applications. 2. Program supports community fire departments with grants up to $1,000. 3. Over 1,040 grants awarded since 2010 to enhance public safety. 4. Grant funding covers equipment and training for emergency services. 5. Program strengthens community partnerships and reinforces public safety commitment.
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Program offered to fire departments in communities served by Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2025 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company underscores its continued commitment to, and appreciation for community fire departments and local emergency management services by providing financial assistance to emergency organizations in its service areas.
"The Firefighter Grant Program provides an opportunity for the company to support public safety," said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water. "Our annual Firefighter Grant program is an example of how we strengthen our partnerships with local heroes and support the communities where we live and serve."
Fire departments within Illinois American Water's service area should submit an online application by Friday, Sep. 19, with the following information:
Online applications can be found here.
Since 2010, Illinois American Water has awarded more than 1,040 grants to volunteer fire departments and emergency response units. Fire departments and districts are eligible for one grant per year. Uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving Illinois American Water's service territory are eligible for a grant of up to $1,000 to cover costs associated with the following:
Please contact Marisa.Markowski@amwater.com with any questions on this grant program.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
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