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How to Plan, Prepare For, and Implement a Federal Grant

Published Jul 13, 2021

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Pending 911 legislation may provide “a once in a career” opportunity to plan, prepare, and take advantage of federal grant funding to implement NG911.

In this webinar, Laurie Flaherty, National 911 Program Coordinator, shares information to help states prepare for possible future federal grant funding. She explains the tools available to understand where your state, region, or PSAP falls on the NG911 Transition Continuum, and offers suggestions for actions to take advantage of this opportunity.

Ed Reuter, Executive Director of the Indiana Statewide 911 Board, provides an overview of their office’s process in planning and preparing for the current Federal 911 Grant Program. He also explains how Indiana utilized its $2.8M grant award to provide sub-grants to local PSAPs and shares:

  • Criteria used to determine eligible project proposals

  • Access to the practical tools implemented to provide PSAP guidance and support

  • Information on the reimbursement process