For immediate release
Contact: Leslie A. Westmont – leslie.a.westmont.civ@army.mil (608) 242-3051

MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for eligible Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers to apply for grants under the Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier grant program. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs has been allocated $6 million for this fiscal year’s grant program and an additional $6 million for Fiscal Year 2027.

Applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 grant opportunity are due by May 13, 2026. Applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant opportunity are due by April 30, 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Additional details on how to apply, eligibility and specific allowable expenses are included in the Grant Announcement linked below.

The Grant Announcement can be found at: https://oec.wi.gov/grant-announcement-incumbent-local-exchange-carrier-grant-program-state-fiscal-years-2026-27/

For questions about the grant program, please contact Grant Grywalsky at grant.grywalsky@widma.gov or interop@widma.gov