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OEC Grant Announcement PSAP Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026

*Funding is contingent upon the State Biennial Budget*

Application Submission Deadline:
11:59 PM CT August 31, 2025

Contents

  1. Funding Information
  2. Applicant Eligibility
  3. Anticipated Application Requirements
  4. Evaluation and Award

Grant Announcement:

FY2026 PSAP Grant Program

All questions for the PSAP Grant Program should be directed to: grant.grywalsky@widma.gov. If you experience difficulties with the email address above, please call [608] 888-5501.

Application Submission: Applications must be emailed as attachments to interop@widma.gov by the application deadline of 11:59PM August 31, 2025. All application documents other than the excel budget spreadsheet must be submitted in PDF format as separate attachments.

Emailed applications should be labeled with the subject โ€œFY26 PSAP Grant Applicationโ€.

Description: The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs/Office of Emergency Communications (DMA/OEC) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 PSAP Grant Program funding opportunity. The PSAP Grant Program is intended to provide additional funding for the equipment upgrades and advanced training necessary for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) implementation. Funding is contingent upon the State Biennial Budget.

Applicant Eligibility: Designated public safety answering points (PSAPs) that also meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.05 Eligibility may apply for grants under this program. The Designated PSAP process is outlined in Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.03 or Section 2.1 of this Grant Announcement.

For more information about the PSAP Grant Program eligibility requirements, including the basic training and service standards required for each applicant, please see Section 2 of this Grant Announcement.

Allowable/Unallowable Expenses: For a general list of allowable and unallowable expenses see Section 1. For an extensive list of examples, please see below.

PSAP Examples Allowable/Unallowable Expenses

Hardware & Software

Allowable

  • Computer-Aided Dispatch
  • Call Handling Equipment upgrade and refresh
  • Logging Recorder
  • Radio/Dispatch Console
  • Workstation and related furniture
  • Disaster recovery/remote workstations*
  • General Virtual Academy (so long as it is not being used to meet the basic training eligibility requirements)
  • Certain mass noti๏ฌcation and situational awareness software costs such as CAD integration costs, and Rave Link, CommandCentral Aware

NOTE: All grant-funded hardware and software must be used by telecommunicators to answer and dispatch 9-1-1 calls

*Please reach out to Jessica Jimenez (Jessica.Jimenez@widma.gov) if you are interested in applying for this item.

Unallowable

  • Extended hardware warranty
  • Maintenance beyond 1 year
  • New permanent backup PSAP costs that will require direct ESInet connections
  • Storm window controls, security door controls
  • Tower site replacement equipment
  • Bi-Directional Ampli๏ฌers for radio coverage
  • Hardware/software to expand radio coverage
  • LMR subscriber equipment, radio programming
  • Reverse 911 and other mass noti๏ฌcation systems such as Rave Alert and CommandCentral Notify
  • Auto Vehicle Location (AVL)
  • Networking equipment in Mobile Command Vehicle
    • WiFi routers
    • Cellular networking equipment
  • Paging systems
  • Electronic personnel ๏ฌles software, such as PowerFTO/PowerPolicy, NeoGov
  • Facility carpeting
  • Electrical work not related to enhanced COOP or NG911 implementation
  • HVAC
  • IP Phones if located outside of the dispatch area
  • General office supplies
  • Fiber optic trenching or other related work outside of the PSAP server room
  • CAD costs associated with emergency services or other products outside of the PSAP
  • Security cameras and intercom systems
  • Staff scheduling and other personnel management software
  • Staff hiring software such as CritiCall
  • Training program management software
  • Certain Virtual Academy add-ons such as CTO, TMS, and Policy Management
  • Office signage
  • Office furniture outside of the bullpen
  • Booking cameras and ๏ฌngerprinting hardware/software

Advanced Telecommunicator Training

Allowable

  • EMD training, including continuing education units required
  • Mental health, stress resiliency, and other job wellness trainings
  • Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) protocols
  • Text-to-911 and other multimedia-to-911 training
  • Cybersecurity training
  • Incident tactical dispatcher (INTD)
  • Virtual Academy (excluding certain add-ons and cannot be used to meet basic training requirements)
  • NENA Excellence in Dispatch certi๏ฌcate prerequisite courses
  • WIPSCOM Conference and other similar industry conferences that include session topics considered to be advanced telecommunicator training
  • CTO Training

Unallowable

  • APCO 40-hour basic training course, NENA core competencies, or similar industry basic training courses
  • APCO Project 33 training program certi๏ฌcation
  • Certain Virtual Academy add-ons: CTO, TMS, Policy Management
  • Telecommunicator Assisted CPR (T-CPR) certi๏ฌcation and other related expenses allowable under the WI DHS grant program
  • Trainings related to a supervisory role such as NENA CMCP/Supervisor courses
  • Trainings related to leadership such as 911der Woman Academy workshops, FBI LEEDA
  • Trainings related to professional development/certi๏ฌcation such as NENA ENP/APCO CPE
  • NENA/APCO and other similar industry committee
  • meetings
  • Staff hiring software such as CritiCall

Other Services

Allowable

  • Text Control Center (TCC) for implementing Text-to-911
  • Vendor support for Operational Readiness Testing and ESInet Go-Live
  • eMABAS (PSAP costs only)

Unallowable

  • Support and other services beyond 1 year
  • PSAP or other personnel salary/bene๏ฌts/overtime
  • FCC frequency licensing and other related activities
  • Radio cyber security assessment
  • Cellular voice and data subscription costs

The information here is not, and is not intended to be, an endorsement for any one vendor. Furthermore, any vendors/products that are not listed does not necessarily mean they are unallowable.

OEC Grant Guide: For more information about the PSAP Grant Program, including budget and application tips, grant conditions, and supplanting, please see the OEC Grant Guide.

Opportunity Category: Competitive

1. Funding Information

1.1. Allowable Expenses

  • Advanced telecommunicator training, including emergency medical dispatch (EMD) protocol certification training from an EMD protocol training organization as approved by the 9-1-1 Subcommittee. Attendees must be telecommunicators as defined by Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.02(12). See Section 2.4. Emergency Medical Dispatch Training of this Grant Announcement for a listing of standards that EMD training organizations must satisfy to be considered approved. For more information on training, please see the training guidance one-pager: Advanced Telecommunicator Training Guidance
  • PSAP equipment hardware and software expenses for enabling NG9-1-1 services, including hosted equipment and software services.
  • Activities to consolidate some or all functions of 2 or more PSAPs. See Section 1.5. Consolidation Projects of this Grant Announcement for more information.
  • Enhanced continuity of operations planning and equipment.
  • Any other expenses for enabling NG9-1-1 services that are not explicitly restricted under Unallowable Costs.

For a list of funding priorities, please see Section 4.1. Evaluation Process.

PSAP Approved Allowable Examples

For an extensive list of allowable and unallowable expenses, please see below.

PSAP Examples Allowable/Unallowable Expenses

Hardware & Software

Allowable

  • Computer-Aided Dispatch
  • Call Handling Equipment upgrade and refresh
  • Logging Recorder
  • Radio/Dispatch Console
  • Workstation and related furniture
  • Disaster recovery/remote workstations*
  • General Virtual Academy (so long as it is not being used to meet the basic training eligibility requirements)
  • Certain mass noti๏ฌcation and situational awareness software costs such as CAD integration costs, and Rave Link, CommandCentral Aware

NOTE: All grant-funded hardware and software must be used by telecommunicators to answer and dispatch 9-1-1 calls

*Please reach out to Jessica Jimenez (Jessica.Jimenez@widma.gov) if you are interested in applying for this item.

Unallowable

  • Extended hardware warranty
  • Maintenance beyond 1 year
  • New permanent backup PSAP costs that will require direct ESInet connections
  • Storm window controls, security door controls
  • Tower site replacement equipment
  • Bi-Directional Ampli๏ฌers for radio coverage
  • Hardware/software to expand radio coverage
  • LMR subscriber equipment, radio programming
  • Reverse 911 and other mass noti๏ฌcation systems such as Rave Alert and CommandCentral Notify
  • Auto Vehicle Location (AVL)
  • Networking equipment in Mobile Command Vehicle
    • WiFi routers
    • Cellular networking equipment
  • Paging systems
  • Electronic personnel ๏ฌles software, such as PowerFTO/PowerPolicy, NeoGov
  • Facility carpeting
  • Electrical work not related to enhanced COOP or NG911 implementation
  • HVAC
  • IP Phones if located outside of the dispatch area
  • General office supplies
  • Fiber optic trenching or other related work outside of the PSAP server room
  • CAD costs associated with emergency services or other products outside of the PSAP
  • Security cameras and intercom systems
  • Staff scheduling and other personnel management software
  • Staff hiring software such as CritiCall
  • Training program management software
  • Certain Virtual Academy add-ons such as CTO, TMS, and Policy Management
  • Office signage
  • Office furniture outside of the bullpen
  • Booking cameras and ๏ฌngerprinting hardware/software

Advanced Telecommunicator Training

Allowable

  • EMD training, including continuing education units required
  • Mental health, stress resiliency, and other job wellness trainings
  • Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) protocols
  • Text-to-911 and other multimedia-to-911 training
  • Cybersecurity training
  • Incident tactical dispatcher (INTD)
  • Virtual Academy (excluding certain add-ons and cannot be used to meet basic training requirements)
  • NENA Excellence in Dispatch certi๏ฌcate prerequisite courses
  • WIPSCOM Conference and other similar industry conferences that include session topics considered to be advanced telecommunicator training
  • CTO Training

Unallowable

  • APCO 40-hour basic training course, NENA core competencies, or similar industry basic training courses
  • APCO Project 33 training program certi๏ฌcation
  • Certain Virtual Academy add-ons: CTO, TMS, Policy Management
  • Telecommunicator Assisted CPR (T-CPR) certi๏ฌcation and other related expenses allowable under the WI DHS grant program
  • Trainings related to a supervisory role such as NENA CMCP/Supervisor courses
  • Trainings related to leadership such as 911der Woman Academy workshops, FBI LEEDA
  • Trainings related to professional development/certi๏ฌcation such as NENA ENP/APCO CPE
  • NENA/APCO and other similar industry committee
  • meetings
  • Staff hiring software such as CritiCall

Other Services

Allowable

  • Text Control Center (TCC) for implementing Text-to-911
  • Vendor support for Operational Readiness Testing and ESInet Go-Live
  • eMABAS (PSAP costs only)

Unallowable

  • Support and other services beyond 1 year
  • PSAP or other personnel salary/bene๏ฌts/overtime
  • FCC frequency licensing and other related activities
  • Radio cyber security assessment
  • Cellular voice and data subscription costs

The information here is not, and is not intended to be, an endorsement for any one vendor. Furthermore, any vendors/products that are not listed does not necessarily mean they are unallowable.

Equipment purchased through this grant program must follow local procurement rules. In addition, the equipment must comply with current NG9-1-1 standards such as the NENA i3 standard and follow best practices listed in Appendix B of the newest version of the Department of Homeland Securityโ€™s SAFECOM guidance: https://www.sdao.com/files/5adc037fa/fy23_safecom_guidance.pdf

1.2. Unallowable Expenses:

  • General PSAP overhead and staffing, including staff time to attend advanced training.
  • Costs for providing emergency services or emergency services equipment.
  • Costs for facility construction.
  • Costs incurred outside of the grant performance period.

1.3. Anticipated Funding Amount

Funding is contingent upon the State Biennial Budget, however, OEC anticipates $18 million will be available again in FY2026 for grants under the PSAP Grant Program. Any reduction in the amount of state appropriated funds will impact individual program funding. The State reserves the right to cancel this Grant Announcement in whole or in part if the Legislature does not appropriate state grant funds necessary to award grants under this Grant Announcement.

Your proposed project budget total must reflect a maximum of 90% state share and a minimum of 10% local match. There is no maximum request amount unless requested funds exceed the $18 million funding level amount, in which case applicants may be awarded a maximum of $750,000 (total including state share and local match).

Grant funds will be received in the form of reimbursement following project closeout. You should use your required vendor quote(s) to determine your estimated project budget and consider the maximum amount that you are able to match from local sources and the ability to pay for the full project upfront.

DMA reserves the right to limit the amount that will be funded for individual grants based on project priorities and available state funds. The maximum award amount and the match requirement may be adjusted based on the amount allocated in the biennial budget. If these changes occur, notification will be sent to all applicants.

Source of Funds: This state grant was authorized by Wis. Stats. ยง 256.35 (3s) (bm), with anticipated funds allocated to DMA from the Wisconsin 911 Fund.

1.4. Match/Cost Sharing Requirement

Under the FY2026 PSAP Grant Program, there is a 10% cost share/match requirement. Cash match only. Cash (hard) match includes non-state or federal cash spent for project related costs, according to the program guidance. Allowable cash match must only include those costs that are eligible expenses under the grant program.

As noted above, you must provide proof of the source of your match amount in your application. Examples of allowable funding sources that can be used for your match amount include:

  • Local government budget (e.g., tax levy, bond, shared revenue, general operating budget, capital improvement plan)
  • Donated funds

Unallowable funding sources that CANNOT be used for your match amount include:

  • Other federal grants such as the Homeland Security Grant Program
  • Local funds already allocated as match on another grant
  • Any state or federal funds

For more information on cash match, how to calculate your local share, and supplanting, please see the OEC Grant Guide, Section 2: OEC Grant Guidance

1.5. Consolidation Projects

Consolidation is the process of combining some or all functions of two or more PSAPs to provide improved service, increased efficiency, and cost savings. For consolidation projects, grant funds must be used in the direct support of the Designated PSAP’s consolidation of some or all functions of another PSAP. Grant funds may also be used by the Designated PSAP to perform consolidation studies or assessments to determine the feasibility of consolidating some or all functions of another PSAP.

As an example, costs related to co-location of a PSAP with the Designated PSAP without the consolidation of any PSAP functions are not eligible costs. If awarded a grant, the Designated PSAP is responsible for the purchase, ownership, maintenance, and replacement of any equipment purchased with grant funds.

When applying for consolidation type projects, the Designated PSAP for the county must be the agency to submit the grant application. Additional requirements are outlined in Section 3.3 Additional Documents.

DMA may reduce or waive the required local match and maximum award amount if an application is for activities to consolidate some or all functions of two or more PSAPs. NOTE: if a consolidation project is unsuccessful and a reduction or waiver was approved, the reduction or waiver will no longer be applicable.

2. Applicant Eligibility

2.1. Designated PSAP

Wisconsin statute restricts grants awarded under the PSAP Grant Program to one PSAP per county. Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.03 Designated Public Safety Answering Point requires a single PSAP to be designated in each county for the purposes of applying for grants under the PSAP Grant Program.

The Designated PSAP is identified in one of two ways:

  1. By resolution of the county board.
  2. For counties with first class cities, a majority vote of an intergovernmental cooperation council.

Documentation for the Designated PSAP will be due with the grant application. All applicants must submit the Designated PSAP documentation, even if there is only one PSAP located in the county, or an applicant submitted documentation under a previous funding opportunity. A template with suggested language has been provided below.

A few important things to note about the Designated PSAP process:

  • The Designated PSAP is also required to meet the basic training and service standards detailed in Sections 2.2-2.5 of this Grant Announcement.
  • Once a PSAP has been identified as a Designated PSAP for a county, no other PSAP in that county may receive a grant under the PSAP Grant Program.
  • The same Designated PSAP documentation may be used each time a PSAP applies.

Use of this template is optional. This document shall not be construed as legal advice and the appropriate legal counsel should be consulted before being adopted by the county board or intergovernmental cooperation council.

2.2. Basic Training Standards

Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.04 Minimum Training and Service Standards requires each Designated PSAP to maintain basic training requirements to remain eligible for grants under the PSAP Grant Program. The basic training program that meets the requirements outlined below may be administered by a commercially available program such as the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Public Safety Telecommunicator training, or through an in-house program.

The basic training program must be at least 40 hours total of training to a telecommunicator in all of the following areas:

  • General knowledge and awareness of geography, population and demographics served, including emergency services agencies and their jurisdictions.
  • The Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), interoperable communications plans, and emergency operations plans.
  • Established procedures for:
    • Accurately processing and relaying caller information.
    • Obtaining complete caller information.
    • Properly classifying and prioritizing requests for emergency services.
    • Processing available caller information to identify conditions that may affect safety.
    • Operating and responding to emergency alerts.
    • Processing and documenting records and operating records systems.
  • Appropriate use of emergency services terminology and the ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form, especially when relaying emergency information or communicating with the public.
  • Agency continuity of operations plans โ€“ all telecommunicators must be trained annually in any continuity plans.

2.3. New Hire Training Policy

Each Designated PSAP must establish and implement a policy that prohibits a telecommunicator from handling 9-1-1 calls without direct supervision until the telecommunicator has completed the basic training program.

For any telecommunicators hired prior to submitting a grant application, the policy must specify that the newly hired telecommunicator(s) will begin the basic training program before the date of the grant application deadline and be scheduled to complete the program within 12 months of beginning the basic training.

Lastly, the policy must specify that any telecommunicator(s) hired after the date of the grant application deadline must complete the basic training program within 12 months of their hiring date.

2.4. Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

In order to remain eligible to apply for grants, Designated PSAPs must implement Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols within three years following the first grant award if EMD has not already been implemented in the PSAPโ€™s operations. For more information on training, please see the training guidance one-pager: Advanced Telecommunicator Training Guidance

EMD may be implemented by a PSAP in one of two ways:

  1. Establishing EMD protocols that provide pre-arrival instruction through a recognized training provider that includes certified emergency medical telecommunicators and meets the standards set by the 9-1-1 Subcommittee. See below.
  2. Establishing an agreement with another PSAP or 3rd party provider that can be conferenced in or transferred to in order to provide the caller with assistance.

If a PSAP chooses to transfer the caller to another PSAP or 3rd party provider, the PSAP that is transferring the call must use an evidence-based protocol and provide training/continuing education for telecommunicators on determining if a person needs emergency medical assistance before a call is transferred.

In addition, the PSAP that is transferring the call must ensure that the other PSAP or 3rd party provider under the established agreement meets the requirements in Option 1 above.

PSAPs may use grant funds to implement EMD protocol training or establish transferring agreements if the project is detailed in their grant application, approved in their grant budget, and the EMD organization providing the training meets the minimum standard below.

9-1-1  Subcommittee EMD Training Organization Minimum Standard:

  1. Provider-specific training
  2. Pre-Arrival Instruction (PAI) for:
    1. Bleeding control
    2. Airway control
    3. Airway obstruction
    4. Baby delivery
    5. CPR
    6. Patient maintain and monitor
  3. Recertification
  4. Quality Assurance
  5. Continuing education requirement
  6. Emergency rule procedure (requires no PAI during high volume times where it is not practical)

2.5. Service Standards

Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.04 Minimum Training and Service Standards requires each Designated PSAP to meet the following minimum service standards to remain eligible for grants under the PSAP Grant Program:

  • The PSAP receives both wireline and wireless 9-1-1 calls directly.
  • The PSAP operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
  • A minimum of two telecommunicators are on duty and available to receive and process calls while the PSAP is in operation.
  • 90% of all 9-1-1 calls are answered within 10 seconds, and 95% within 20 seconds.

In addition to the service standards outlined above, the Designated PSAP must have an established continuity of operations plan (COOP) that addresses all of the following topics:

  • The PSAPโ€™s operational processes that identify key communications and IT components.
  • Any processes required to recover PSAP operations.
  • Roles and responsibilities of a communications response team that may be deployed to restore PSAP operations.
  • Employee training exercises necessary to implement and maintain COOP.
  • Interoperable communications planning and operations.
  • A list of essential contacts, include PSAP and emergency services staff within the agency.
  • A list of priority services available during disruptions to the designated PSAP operations.
  • Identification of any alternate operations site. (NOTE: This may also include any alternative routing agreements and procedures with outside jurisdictions capable of handling 9-1-1 calls from the PSAP in the event of system failure or facility abandonment)

2.6.ย Eligibility Determination

In each grant application, the PSAP designated to apply for grants in each county will submit a Standards Compliance Certification which will be used to certify that the PSAP has met the eligibility requirements outlined below and established by Chapter DMA 2 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The Standards Compliance Certification is contained within the Grant Application Form provided below.

In addition, the applicant will be required to submit additional backup documentation as outlined in Section 3.3. Additional Application Documents, that demonstrate the eligibility requirements have been met. DMA may request additional documentation as needed to verify compliance with the requirements.

2.7.ย Periodic Compliance Auditing

In each grant period, DMA will provide the 9-1-1 Subcommittee with a list of grantees and their Standards Compliance Certification, including any additional backup documentation. The 9-1-1 Subcommittee will review the list and advise DMA on any required compliance audits to verify the eligibility requirements have been met by a grantee.

Following the compliance audit by DMA staff, the 9-1-1 Subcommittee will review the findings and make recommendations to DMA on appropriate actions if any grantees are found to be not in compliance with the eligibility requirements.

3. Anticipated Application Requirements

3.1. Grant Timeline

These timelines may change at any point during the grant process. Changes will be communicated to all applicable parties. Individual periods of performance may differ, but no project period shall exceed 18 months.

Application Period: June 30, 2025 โ€“ August 31, 2025
Award Notice: No later than November 2025
Project Start Date: December 1, 2025
Progress Report: Due Quarterly
Project End Date: June 1, 2027

Application Submission: Applications must be emailed as attachments to interop@widma.gov by the application deadline of 11:59PM August 31, 2025. Emailed applications should be labeled with the subject โ€œFY26 PSAP Grant Applicationโ€. All application documents other than the excel budget spreadsheet must be submitted as separate documents and in PDF format.

3.2. Grant Application Form

Email interop@widma.gov for a copy of the application and the spreadsheet

Link to application: FY26 PSAP Grant Application

The Grant Application Form has five required components:

  1. General applicant information, including primary and secondary contact information.
  2. A project narrative describing the allowable grant activities and timelines.
  3. A sustainability plan for maintaining grant-funded project(s) after the grant period has ended.
  4. Standards Compliance Certification.
  5. Additional applicant data.

3.3. Additional Application Documents

Additional Documentation for all Grant Projects:

  • Designated PSAP documentation (e.g., county board resolution, meeting minutes with motion from Intergovernmental Cooperation Council)
  • Basic training plan, including topics covered during the training
  • Continuity of operations plans, including any alternate routing agreements, information on secondary sites and when they will be used, etc.
  • Joint Letter from PSAP and Land Information Office that demonstrates support for coordination in NG9-1-1 implementation and maintenance of GIS data for 9-1-1 call routing
  • Vendor quote(s) and other procurement documentation to verify proposed project costs
  • Budget Spreadsheet detailing all projects broken down by line items based on accompanying quotes

Application Documents Required for Consolidation Projects (not required for consolidation studies or assessments):

  • Written Agreement(s) from all agencies involved
  • Binding Resolution from County Board/City Council
  • Consolidation Plan, detailing the technical and operational plans for consolidating two or more PSAPs and final operational organization following consolidation
  • Technology Migration Plan that considers both 9-1-1 call routing and dispatch interoperability

4.ย Evaluation and Award

4.1.ย Evaluation Process

Grant applications under this program are reviewed for completeness, applicant eligibility, and whether the proposed expenses are allowable and reasonable.

If requests for funding exceed the amount available in the fiscal year, grant applications will be scored competitively in the following areas:

  • Are the proposed projects one of the following funding priorities?
    1. Costs required for the ESInet implementation, including required CPE upgrades
    2. Radio console upgrades; CAD upgrades (including integration costs)
    3. Advanced telecommunicator training and other related activities (including QA, resiliency, mental health training)
    4. Costs Associated with enhancing the COOP; Cybersecurity
  • Is the proposed project related to the consolidation of some or all functions of two or more PSAPs?
  • Is the grant implementation timeline detailed and achievable within 18 months?
  • Grant budget information, including whether the source of local match is identified and allowable.
  • Joint PSAP/Land Information Office letter indicating full support and coordination between the entities.

4.2.ย Award Process

Applicants will be notified once an award decision has been made. The award documents will specify the awarded grant amount, including the local match amount required, the grant period of performance, and any special conditions that have been placed on the grant award.

Awardees must return award documents to interop@widma.gov prior to starting the grant project. All FY26 grant projects may begin no sooner than December 1st.

4.3. Reporting Requirements

If awarded a grant, your agency will be responsible for completing a progress report on a quarterly basis which will be due by the deadlines listed in the award package. A progress report form will be provided.

4.4.ย Reimbursement

One-time reimbursement will occur when you submit your closeout materials. Reimbursements will be paid in a paper check unless electronic means are requested specifically by the agency prior to the payment. Additional forms to enable ACH electronic payment will need to be completed. Exceptions may be made in the event of extreme financial hardship.

4.5.ย Reconsideration Process

Wis. Admin. Code DMA ยง 2.08 Reconsideration outlines the process for applicants to challenge any denial of funding under the PSAP Grant Program. Applicants may submit a request to DMA to reconsider awarding grant funds to the applicant. The request must be in writing and detail reason for overturning the original denial of grant funds.

The written request must be received by DMA within 30 days following the receipt of DMAโ€™s original grant award decision. DMA will provide notice of a final determination within 14 days.

4.6.ย Recordkeeping Requirements

Grant financial and administrative records shall be maintained by grantees for a period of no less than four (4) years following the date of the closure/audit of the grant award. Equipment

records shall be maintained for a period of four (4) years following the final disposition, replacement, or transfer of the equipment. Grantees shall record all match earned by its agency, including all supporting documentation.

Grantees shall keep records of different state fiscal periods separately, identified, and maintained so that backup documentation may be readily located. Grantees are also obligated to protect records adequately against fire or other damage. When records are stored away from the granteeโ€™s principal office, a written index of the location of records stored should be on hand and available.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For general questions related to the PSAP Grant Program, please send an email to grant.grywalsky@widma.gov. If you experience difficulties with the email address above, please call [608] 888-5501.