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The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are pleased to announce that the 911 Grant Program application process is now open. The application process, requirements, and next steps are detailed below.
Who Can Apply
All States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and Tribal Organizations are eligible for a grant and are encouraged to apply.
Program Description
The 911 Grant Program provides federal funding 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.
Cost Sharing Requirement
The 911 Grant Program requires cost sharing, also known as a matching funds requirement. The federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under the Grant Program may not exceed 60 percent of the eligible cost of carrying out grant activities.
Regulations and Application Requirements
The 911 Grant Program Final Rule and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) describing application components in detail are available online.
Application Process
Step 1: Those who intend to apply for a grant must submit their initial application package, including identification of a designated 911 Coordinator and the required certification, via nhtsa.national911@dot.gov by September 10, 2018.
Once applicants have submitted their initial applications, NHTSA and NTIA will publish preliminary funding allocations for each of the States or Tribal Organizations meeting the certification requirements on www.grants.gov.
Step 2: Eligible applicants will submit a complete application packet as described in the NOFO. In addition to specified standard grant forms, the complete application packet includes a State/Tribal Organization 911 Plan, a project budget, and an optional supplemental project budget. Complete application packages must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov.
NHTSA and NTIA will review all complete application packets and will then make awards.
Helpful Information
Additional assistance to understand grant requirements and complete the application process will be available soon via webinar.
Webinars explaining the specifics about the deadlines and requirements for applying for 911 Grant Program funds will be conducted on August 21st, 23rd, and 27th. Register online here. Webinar content will be archived and available on 911.gov.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. For questions or more information, please contact nhtsa.national911@dot.gov.
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