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Grant Details:
Amount: Varies
Application Due Date: TBA
Description: The PSIC Grant Program is a one-time formula-based, matching grant program intended to enhance interoperable communications with respect to voice, data, and/or video signals. PSIC provides public safety agencies with the opportunity to achieve meaningful and measurable improvements to the state of public safety communications interoperability through the full and efficient use of all telecommunications resources. The PSIC Grant Program will assist public safety agencies in the planning and coordination associated with, acquisition of, deployment of, or training for the use of interoperable communications equipment, software and systems that: a) utilize reallocated public safety spectrum for radio communication; b) enable interoperability with communications systems that can utilize reallocated public safety spectrum for communication; or c) otherwise improve or advance the interoperability of public safety communications systems that utilize other public safety spectrum bands. NTIA is seeking solutions from public safety agencies that (1) achieve meaningful and measurable improvements in the state of interoperability for public safety communications and (2) fill interoperability gaps identified in the statewide plans. NTIA has identified the following Technology and All Hazards Mitigation priorities that states and territories must consider when selecting projects for PSIC funding: 1) Technology: a) adopt advanced technological solutions; b) improve spectrum efficiency; and c) use cost-effective measures. 2) All Hazards Mitigation: a) improve communications in areas at high risk for natural disasters; b) continue to improve interoperability efforts in urban and metropolitan areas at high risk for threats of terrorism; and c) pre-position or secure interoperable communications in advance for immediate deployment in an emergency or major disaster.
Organization Information:
Organization: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Website: http://http//www.ntia.doc.gov/psic/index.html
Contact Information:
Contact Name: David J. Kaufman
Contact Email: david.kaufman@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: 1-800-368-6498
More Information:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/psic/
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