Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant (New York)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)

    Summary

    The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), through its Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC), implements a grant program to facilitate the operation of public safety communications to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.  The Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant not only supports existing operations, but also encourages the development of Next Generation 911 (NG-911) technologies, assures development of operational and procedural efficiencies and overall collaboration between different jurisdictions, such as other counties and state agencies.


    Examples of permissible costs include:

    • Personnel cost solely related to operating the PSAP,
    • NG911 technologies,
    • GIS enhancements for the purpose of preparing for the implementation of the FCC wireless E911 requirements,
    • PSAP operating expenses (such as network connectivity, phone/utility bills, software licensing, hardware and software maintenance, 911 or recording equipment maintenance) that can be completed within the period of performance,
    • CAD operating expenses that can be completed within the period of performance,
    • Mobile data networks (including infrastructure, user equipment, service fees),
    • Fit-up and installation of equipment in existing facilities that meet the above intent and purpose of the grant,
    • Rental fees for PSAP facilities,
    • Developing, conducting, attending 911 in-service training, and Basic Certification Training,
    • Computer Equipment (Ex. PC's, Monitors, and Computer Accessories), and
    • Dispatch Workstations & Dispatch Chairs
     

    History of Funding

    $10,000,000 was awarded in 2024. Recipients can be found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/safer-streets-governor-hochul-awards-55-million-statewide-enhance-emergency-communications

    $10,000,000 was available in 2021-2023. 2023 recipients can be found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-55-million-state-funding-enhance-emergency-communications

    Additional Information

    Examples of non-permissible costs include: 

    • Equipment or system with proprietary technology that is non-compliant with standards listed in the application guidance
    • Vehicles
    • Land Mobile Radio subscriber equipment
    • New construction projects, such as new building constructions and capital projects
    • Furniture (dispatch workstation excluded)
    • Food and beverages
    • Out-of-State conferences and trainings
    • Debt Service

    Contacts

    PSAP Grant Administrator

    PSAP Grant Administrator
    Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications
    1220 Washington Avenue Building 7A, Suite 710
    Albany, NY 12242
     

  • Eligibility Details

    All NYS counties and the City of New York are eligible for formula funding.  

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by June 12, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Up to $10,000,000 is available in 2024. Funding is allocated by a formula which equitably distributes funding based on a county's operational scope, demographic elements, emergency services call metrics, progress made in deploying new technology and adherence with State and national guidelines for emergency communications. Project periods will extend up to 12 months, from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

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