OpportunityTitle: 911 Grant Program
CategoryExplanation: The NG911 Advancement Act provides new funding for grants to be used for the implementation and operation of 911 services, E-911 services, E-911 services, migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of NG911 services and applications; the implementation of IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by Next Generation 911 services, including the establishment of IP backbone networks and the application layer software infrastructure needed to interconnect the multitude of emergency response organizations; and training public safety personnel, including call-takers, first responders, and other individuals and organizations who are part of the emergency response chain in 911 services
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: State, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Tribal Organizations are eligible to apply for 911 Grant Program funds.
Description: The 911 Grant Program provides Federal funding to grantees to help 911 call centers nationwide upgrade equipment and operations so that citizens, first responders, and 911 call-takers can use digital, IP-based, broadband-enabled technologies to coordinate emergency responses. The 911 Grant Program application is a two-step process. Step 1: Applicants must identify a designated 911 coordination. In addition, applicants must submit the certification in either Appendix A or Appendix B of the NOFO signed by the 911 Coordinator, certifying that the applicant has complied with the required statutory and programmatic conditions in submitting its application, including the statutory non-diversion requirement. Specific information can be found in the NOFO. After receipt of the initial applications, the Agencies will publish preliminary funding allocations for each of the States or Tribal Organizations meeting the certification requirements on www.grants.gov. Step 2: After the Agencies publish the preliminary funding allocations, eligible applicants must submit a complete application packet by the deadline established on www.grants.gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NHTSA
GrantorContactText: Laurie Flaherty &lt;br/&gt;Coordinator, National 911 Program &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-366-2705
CloseDateExplanation: NHTSA and NTIA ARE PUBLISHING THE PRELIMINARY FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE 911 GRANT PROGRAM IN A REVISION TO THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO).    THE PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS FROM ENTITIES THAT MET THE PROGRAM&apos;S INITIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.    COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2019 UNTIL APRIL 2, 2019.