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Equipment Funded

The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) was derived from the Standard Equipment List (SEL), which was developed by the Interagency Board (IAB) for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability. Changes and additions to the AEL reflect input from State and local responders and demonstrate a continued commitment to better serve the nation. The AEL has expanded beyond the initial focus on personal protective, detection, and communications equipment and is updated regularly. The Authorized Equipment List includes the following twenty-one categories and applies to twelve grant programs:

  1. Personal Protective Equipment
  2. Equipment - Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation
  3. CBRNE Operational and Search and Rescue Equipment
  4. Information Technology Equipment
  5. Cyber Security Enhancement Equipment
  6. Interoperable Communications Equipment
  7. Detection Equipment
  8. Decontamination Equipment
  9. Medical Equipment
  10. Power Equipment
  11. CBRNE Reference Materials
  12. CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles
  13. Terrrorism Incident Prevention Equipment
  14. Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
  15. Inspection and Screening Systems
  16. Agricultural Terrorism Prevention, Response, and Mitigation Equipment
  17. CBRNE Prevention and Response Watercraft
  18. CBRNE Aviation Equipment
  19. CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment
  20. Intervention Equipment
  21. Other Authorized Equipment

Please reference specific program guidelines to review the list of authorized equipment eligible for purchase through that particular grant program. Click here to download an official version of the Authorized Equipment List in PDF format. An interactive version of the Authorized Equipment List is available on the Responder Knowledge Base at http://www.rkb.mipt.org.

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