How much funding does IFCA Foundation Grant Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for IFCA Foundation Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is IFCA Foundation Grant Program offered?

IFCA Foundation Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

IFCA Foundation Grant Program

Illinois Fire Chiefs Association

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Fire Departments Capacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Complete applications only; incomplete applications not considered
Not eligible: Submit complete applications only - incomplete applications will not be considered

Overview

Funder: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational and Research Foundation (IFCERF)

Geographic Scope: Illinois

Program Description: The Foundation awards grants that support Illinois Fire and EMS organizations with education and research which ultimately benefits Illinois citizens. The Foundation prioritizes grants that result in the widest range of benefit.

Types of Grants:

Research Grants - Support research initiatives
Educational Grants - Support educational programs and initiatives
Management or Technical Assistance Grants - Support management improvements or technical assistance
Project Initiating Grants - Support initiation of new projects
In-Kind Grants - Non-monetary support

Funding Priorities:

Grants with widest range of benefit receive priority
County or statewide programs reaching many organizations preferred over individual department or city programs
Programs benefiting multiple fire and EMS organizations favored

Eligibility: Illinois Fire and EMS organizations

Review Process:

Foundation Board meets third Thursday of every other month: January, March, May, July, September, November
Grant requests must be received at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting for consideration
Complete applications only; incomplete applications not considered
Approvals and denials communicated in writing

Grant Requirements:

Final report required upon program completion detailing program success
Credit must be given to Foundation: name and logo must appear on all programs, ads, and displays
Foundation maintains contact with recipients to ensure intended purpose followed

Contact:

Director: Cynthia Leighton
Email: cynthialleighton@gmail.com
Phone: 847.966.0732 (IFCA main office)
Email: info@illinoisfirechiefs.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Timeline:

Grant requests must be received at least two weeks prior to a regularly scheduled Foundation Board meeting

Board meets: January, March, May, July, September, November (third Thursday of each month)

Application Requirements:
1. Submit complete applications only - incomplete applications will not be considered
2. Use Foundation's Grant Policy and Application document (available from Foundation)
3. Clearly identify grant type (Research, Educational, Management/Technical Assistance, Project Initiating, or In-Kind)
4. Demonstrate how grant supports education and research benefiting Illinois citizens
5. Explain range of benefit and impact on multiple organizations if applicable

Application Materials:

Refer to Foundation's Grant Policy and Application document for detailed requirements

Document should outline all grant types and grant making process

Contact for Application Materials:

Director: Cynthia Leighton

Email: cynthialleighton@gmail.com

Phone: 847.966.0732

Email: info@illinoisfirechiefs.org

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