2024-2025 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program

The NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications has announced the 2024-2025 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program. $40 Million in state funding is made available to eligible applicants and will be distributed by an analysis of data related to interoperable communication projects.

The SICG-Targeted Program focuses on closing gaps in National Interoperability channels, implementation and enhancement of regional alliances, ensuring that county communication systems are capable to support multijurisdictional response, and providing redundancy, both inter-county and inter-consortium. The SICG-Targeted Program provides a way forward for providing a safer environment for public safety personnel, integration with other emergent technologies, and the ability to establish technology and performance standards.

Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. through the DHSES electronic grants management system (E-Grants).

For the Request for Applications (RFA) please visit the DHSES website at https://www.dhses.ny.gov/state-funded-programs or contact the DHSES Grants Hotline at (866) 837-9133.