By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

Illinois American Water is accepting applications for its 2015 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas.

The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Fire departments-districts are eligible for one grant per calendar year.  Only uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving Illinois American Water’s service territory are eligible to receive funding.

Applications can be emailed to Karen Cotton, manager of external affairs, at [email protected].