Association of Public Safety Communications Officials – International, Inc. (APCO)
APCO is the world’s oldest and largest not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of emergency response communications.
http://www.apcointl.org/
Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG)
Funds from the LLEBG program may be used for procuring equipment, technology, and other material directly related to basic law enforcement functions.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/
CommTech (Communications Technology, formerly AGILE)
The CommTech Program within the Office of Science and Technology at the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has a mission to assist state and local law enforcement agencies to effectively and efficiently communicate with one another across agency and jurisdictional boundaries. It is dedicated to studying interoperability options and making valuable information on that issue available to law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency technicians across the country.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/technology/communication/
Grants.Gov
Grants.gov is a web resource providing a single access point for all grant programs offered by the Federal government. State and local agencies can find and apply for relevant grants at this site.
http://www.grants.gov/
Justice Technology Information Network (JUSTNET)
The official Web site for the Justice Technology Information Network under the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center, JUSTNET lists many grants and funding sources. It also contains various publications on communications interoperability issues.
http://www.justnet.org/
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
NIMS, created by the Department of Homeland Security, is the Nation's first standardized management plan that creates a unified structure for Federal, state, and local lines of government for incident response.
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/
National Information Exchange Model (NIEM)
NIEM is a partnership of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to develop, disseminate, and support enterprise-wide information exchange standards and processes that can enable jurisdictions to effectively share critical information in emergency situations, as well as to support the day-to-day operations of agencies throughout the nation.
http://www.niem.gov/
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
NIJ is the research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. It is the only Federal agency solely dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues. Its Web site lists the most recent solicitations issued by NIJ.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/
National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC)
NPSTC is a federation of associations representing government telecommunications and security matters related to the public. NPSTC serves as a resource and advocate for public safety telecommunications issues.
http://www.npstc.org/index.jsp
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
NTIA, an agency of the Department of Commerce, works to spur innovation, encourage competition, help create jobs, and provide consumers with more choices and better quality telecommunications products and services at lower prices.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/
Update! NTIA and DHS signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 16, 2007, to implement the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program to help state, local and federal first responders better communicate during a natural or man-made disaster.
NTIA, in consultation with DHS, shall make payments not to exceed $1 billion in the aggregate through fiscal year 2010 to carry out the PSIC program. Grants will be awarded by September 30, 2007, and grant projects will be completed in fiscal year 2010. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are provided.
Office of Community Policing Services (COPS) Interoperable Communications Technology Program
The COPS Interoperable Communications Technology Program provides funding to help communities develop effective interoperable communications systems for public safety and emergency services providers.
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/
Office of Grants and Training
The Office of Grants and Training (G&T) is a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Preparedness Directorate. It is responsible for preparing the nation against terrorism by assisting states, local and tribal jurisdictions, and regional authorities as they prevent, deter, and respond to terrorist acts. G&T provides a broad array of assistance to America's first responders through funding, coordinated training, exercises, equipment acquisition, and technical assistance. Specifically, G&T administers the Homeland Security Grant Program.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Information Technology Initiatives
The OJP Information Technology Initiatives Web site offers access to timely and useful information on the information sharing process, initiatives, and technological developments. The funding section of this site provides information on both Federal and private funding sources, examples of innovative funding ideas, and tips on researching funding legislation.
http://www.it.ojp.gov/
Office of National Drug Control Policy, Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center (CTAC) Technology Transfer Program
The CTAC Technology Transfer Program assists state and local law enforcement agencies in obtaining the necessary equipment and training for counterdrug deployments and operations.
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS)
OASIS is a not-for-profit, international consortium that drives the development, convergence, and adoption of e-business standards. The consortium produces more Web services standards than any other organization, along with standards for security, e-business, and standardization efforts in the public sector and for application-specific markets.
http://www.oasis-open.org/
SAFECOM Program
SAFECOM is the communications program of the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) within the DHS. SAFECOM, with its Federal partners, provides research, development, testing and evaluation, guidance, tools, and templates on communications-related issues.
http://www.safecomprogram.gov/
Technology Opportunities Program (TOP)
The Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration gives grants for model projects that demonstrate innovative uses of network technology.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A cornerstone of the DHS philosophy is a commitment to partner closely with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, first responders, and law enforcement entities to ensure the security of the United States. Its Web site explains how DHS and local governments can work together.
http://www.dhs.gov/
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
DOJ offers funding opportunities to conduct research, to support law enforcement activities in state and local jurisdictions, to provide training and technical assistance, and to put into effect programs that improve the criminal justice system.
http://www.usdoj.gov/
U.S. Fire Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
The purpose of the program is to award one-year grants directly to fire departments of a state to enhance their abilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/grants/