Illinois American Water Opens $1,000 Firefighter Grants for 2025

Illinois American Water Announces 2025 Firefighter Grant Program

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08/13/2025 - 10:26 AM

Program offered to fire departments in communities served by Illinois American Water

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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.

鈥淭he Firefighter Grant Program provides an opportunity for the company to support public safety,鈥� said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water. 鈥淥ur 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.鈥�

Fire departments within Illinois American Water鈥檚 service area should submit an online application by Friday, Sep. 19, with the following information:

Description of the organization(s) seeking support
Overview of specific project to be funded and grant amount requested
Community problem/challenges that the project will address
Timeframe for implementation of project
Summary of other sources being approached for support of the project
Project budget

Online applications can be found

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鈥檚 service territory are eligible for a grant of up to $1,000 to cover costs associated with the following:

Personal protective gear
Communications Equipment
Firefighting tools
Water handling equipment
Training and related activities/materials used to support community fire protection
Reimbursement for specific fire training classes, including training manuals and workbooks

Please contact [email protected] 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.