This grant is for the Interoperable Communications and Training (ICAT) Project, aimed at developing and piloting specialized training for the first responder and emergency management community. This Public Safety Department initiative is offering this grant to enhance capabilities in public safety project management, emergency communications & interoperability, and broadband. The project seeks to equip public safety personnel with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex technical challenges and effectively manage critical emergency communications projects. Ultimately, this will provide a stronger foundation for briefing key decision-makers on vital issues concerning emergency communications technologies and project implementation, fostering improved interoperability and operational efficiency.
Opportunity ID: 58122
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-NPPD-124-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Interoperable Communications and Training Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Training tailored to the first responder and emergency management community in the primary areas of public safety project management, emergency communications & interoperability, and broadband |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.124 — Interoperable Communications and Training Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is restricted to SEARCH, Sacramento, California |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The primary purpose of the Interoperable Communications and Training (ICAT) Project is to create and pilot training tailored to the first responder and emergency management community in the primary areas of public safety project management, emergency communications & interoperability, and broadband. The Project will help the public safety community address the growing technical challenges they face while providing insight into the elements necessary to better manage critical emergency communications & interoperability projects. This knowledge will help provide public safety a better foundation for briefing key decision makers on the key issues facing emergency communications technologies and the implementation of complex projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joan Keiser
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email:joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 58122 Full Announcement-1 -> icat (search)_foa_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joan Keiser Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email: joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.124 | PKG00021562 | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58122 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
58122 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58122 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf