# Lincoln Seeks Funding for Radio Upgrade

Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking nearly $4.6 million in federal community project funding for the first phase of a public-safety communications overhaul, including replacing 225 portable radios that are about a decade old and can no longer be repaired because parts are unavailable. The City has committed $750,000 toward initial improvements, but the federal request has not been approved, and no radio procurement or award is reported.

- The funding request is not yet a contract opportunity; procurement professionals should distinguish the pending funding decision from any later solicitation.
- Radio suppliers and public-safety communications integrators may find a potential opportunity if funding is approved and Lincoln proceeds with a subsequent procurement.
- The proposed replacement addresses equipment obsolescence affecting local public-safety communications. The signal identifies Lincoln’s Emergency Communications Center, Police Department, and Fire and Rescue as relevant municipal entities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Lincoln
- Lincoln Emergency Communications Center
- Lincoln Police Department
- Lincoln Fire and Rescue
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> You do reach that point that your device can no longer support those new technology evolution upgrades that have made their way to us, and public safety sees that same impact and its technology. And it does rise into the millions and millions of dollars when we see those equipment needs.
> — Jessica Loos, Lincoln Emergency Operations Head

### Sources
- [Lincoln first responders seek millions in federal funding to replace aging radios - Daily Dispatch](https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/nebraska/lincoln-first-responders-seek-millions-in-federal-funding-to-replace-aging-radios) - dailydispatch.com