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FEMA Grant Program for Next Generation Public Alert and Warning Systems

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Resilience, Grant Programs Directorate to enhance public alert and warning systems nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Resilience, Grant Programs Directorate - Program: Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP), Assistance Listing Number 97.138 - Purpose: Fund projects that address capability gaps and implement innovative solutions for public alert and warning systems - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)-compatible sirens and systems - Coordination with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for weather radios - Integration of datacasting technology - Deployment of advanced visual/audio alert systems - Integration of IPAWS alerts into IoT and streaming devices - Notable Requirements: - Projects must deliver timely public warnings and emergency information - Solutions should leverage multiple distribution pathways (e.g., streaming services, sirens, satellites, internet-connected devices) - Subawards are permitted with FEMA approval - Eligible applicants: state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments - OEMs: No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Funding: - Awards range from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 - Total program funding is $48,000,000 - Cooperative agreement structure

Description

This grant program funds projects aimed at identifying capability gaps and implementing solutions for alert and warning systems to deliver timely public warnings and emergency information, as well as to protect critical infrastructure. Recipients will collaborate with FEMA to explore innovative and flexible technologies for emergency alerts across various distribution pathways including streaming services, sirens, giant-voice systems, satellites, and internet-connected devices. Eligible applicants include state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program offers cooperative agreements with no cost sharing or matching requirements, with awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.

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