Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP)

Grant Details:
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

In FY 2010, IECGP provides governance, planning, training and exercise funding to states, territories, and local and tribal governments to carry out initiatives to improve interoperable emergency communications, including communications in collective response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. If a State Administrative Agent (SAA) and Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) / SCIP point of contact certify that its state or territory has fulfilled such governance, planning, training and exercise objectives, the Program provides the flexibility to purchase interoperable communications equipment with any remaining IECGP funds.

Eligibility:

All 56 states and territories are eligible to apply for IECGP funds.

Total Funding:

$48 Million

Additional Information:

•FY 2010 IECGP FAQs

•FY 2010 IECGP Guidance and Application Kit

•FY 2010 IECGP Investment Justification Template

•FY 2010 IECGP Supplemental Resource: SAFECOM Guidance

•FY 2009 IECGP


State Contacts & Grant Award Information

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Contact Information:
Contact Name: FEMA Call Center
Contact Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: (866) 927-5646

More Information:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/iecgp/index.shtm