Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant - Targeted (SICG) (New York)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)

    Summary

    The Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program (SICG-Targeted) is a competitive grant program meant to enhance regionalization of statewide emergency communications by the development or expansion of shared core radio systems and Inter Radio Frequency (RF) Subsystem Interface (ISSI) connections, improve redundancy and resiliency of public safety radio systems and expand the coverage and frequency band capabilities of the National Interoperability Channels, using existing tower sites.


    Grant funds may be requested for the following purposes: 

    • Equipment, Infrastructure, and Technology
      • Land Mobile Radio System components (e.g., microwave, base stations, antennas, etc.), as it relates to the implementation2 of the National Interoperability Channels
      • Gateways, as it relates to the implementation of the National Interoperability Channels
      • Console upgrades, as it relates to the implementation of the National Interoperability Channels
      • Upgrades and improvements to existing sites only as it relates to implementation of the National Interoperability Channels
      • Backup power, as it relates to the implementation of the National Interoperability Channels
      • Fiber and microwave connectivity (i.e., backhaul), as it relates to the implementation of the National Interoperability Channels, and
      • Other LMR related expenses, as it relates to the implementation of the National Interoperability Channels 
    • Planning, Administration, and Deployment Costs
      • Services related to developing, designing, and implementing the National Interoperability Channels
      • Project management and administration costs associated with the development and deployment of the National Interoperability Channels
     

    History of Funding

    Up to $20,000,000 was available in 2023. Awarded projects can be found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-awards-20-million-grants-improve-emergency-communications-and-protect-new

    Up to $62,427,798 was available in 2022.

    Additional Information

    Ineligible expenses include: 

    • Proprietary technologies;
    • Salaries, overtime, fringe, indirect, or travel expenses associated with existing or on-going operations;
    • Paging receivers;
    • CAD systems and software;
    • LMR Subscriber Equipment (e.g. mobile and portable radios), except for reprogramming necessary to implement National Interoperability Channels;
    • PSAP furniture, including dispatch furniture
    • Emergency Services IP network (ESInet);
    • Debt service or local municipal bond funding;
    • Satellite & Cellular equipment;
    • New Towers;
    • LMR maintenance; and
    • Recurring commercial service costs, such as cellular voice, data or leased time.

    Contacts

    PSAP Grant Administrator

    PSAP Grant Administrator
    Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications
    1220 Washington Avenue Building 7A, Suite 710
    Albany, NY 12242
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are counties within New York State and New York City. Only one application will be accepted from each county (counties submitting multiple applications will be disqualified). The five boroughs which comprise New York City [Bronx, Kings, Queens, New York and Richmond] must apply as a single entity.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by June 11, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Up to $40,000,000 is available in 2025 (combined 2024 and 2025 funding). Individual award amounts vary, up to $3,000,000. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend four years. 

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