For immediate release
Contact: Leslie A. Westmont – leslie.a.westmont.civ@army.mil (608) 242-3051
MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the application period has opened for eligible applicants to apply for the FY26 Daily Use Radio Grant Program and the FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Program. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has been allocated $7 million for this year’s Daily Use Radio Grant Program and $3 million for this year’s Interoperable Radio Grant Program.
Applications for both grant opportunities are due by January 15, 2026. The intent of these grants is to assist local government agencies with purchasing radios and equipment needed to transition operations from the existing VHF WISCOM system to the new 7/800 MHz WISCOM system. Additional details on how to apply, eligibility, and specific allowable expenses are included in the Grant Announcement and OEC Grant Guide linked below.
FY26 Daily Use Radio Grant Announcement: FY2026 Daily Use Radio Grant Program
FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Announcement: FY2026 Interoperable Radio Grant Program
For more information about the grant program, please see the OEC Grant Guide: FY25 OEC Grant Guidance
*Please note – there will likely not be another grant released for FY27. The $10 million available within this biennium must be obligated by the end of FY26.
For questions about the grant program, please contact Grant Grywalsky at grant.grywalsky@widma.gov.