FY27 Regional Development Grant

The State 911 Department is offering a grant program to support the development and startup of regional Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and Regional Emergency Communication Centers (RECCs). The grant program aims to enhance emergency 911 services and promote regionalization of PSAPs and RECCs. Eligible applicants include existing primary PSAPs, regional PSAPs, regional secondary PSAPs, and RECCs, as well as public safety departments, municipalities, and other governmental bodies that intend to form new regional PSAPs or RECCs. The grant program will provide funding for categories such as PSAP 911 Customer Premise Equipment, professional services, and personnel costs. • The grant program is open to eligible applicants until April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM. • The grant program will provide funding for a 12-month period. • The State 911 Department will review applications and make funding decisions based on the eligibility and merits of the applications. • Grantees will be required to submit reimbursement requests and provide documentation to support their expenses. • The State 911 Department reserves the right to modify or extend any of the timelines and requirements outlined in the grant program.