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FY27 Explorer-Cadet Program

Office Of The State Fire Marshal

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 31, 2026

25 days left

Grant Type

state

Overview

FY27 Explorer-Cadet Program

Provides funding to the Illinois Fire Service Institute for the operation of the Fire Cadet Explorers Program. Youth ages 15 through 20 are provided the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills in preparation for a possible career as a firefighter.

Details

  • Awarding Agency: Office Of The State Fire Marshal
  • CSFA Number: 592-01-0851
  • CSFA Popular Name: Explorer-Cadet Program
  • Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
  • Award Type: Non Competitive
  • Total Funding Available: $100,000.00
  • Expected Number of Awards: 1
  • Funding Sources: State
  • Capital Grant: No
  • Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
  • Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

No

How to Apply

Submission Timeline

  • Submission Opens: 2026-06-29
  • Submission Closes: 2026-07-31
  • Submission Timeline: One Time

Question Submission

  • Questions Email: ronny.j.wickenhauser@illinois.gov

Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/34475cd9-2cc9-45d5-b534-b51e00c26b71

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

fire-departmentsyouth-programs

Project Locations

IL

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