Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project
ID: 354999Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division (DHS-OPO)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Regional Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354999

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111618
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering a funding opportunity through the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project (REMCDP). This initiative aims to enhance emergency communication capabilities in rural areas by addressing gaps in the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) and improving medical response in underserved regions. The project is critical for developing and enhancing communication systems, training first responders, and implementing innovative solutions tailored to rural challenges. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments and U.S. Territories, with a funding ceiling of $1 million for a single recipient over a 24-month period. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59:59 PM on August 9, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at emergency-comms-grants@cisa.dhs.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

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    FY24_REMCDP_NOFO_Final_508C.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project (REMCDP) through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This initiative seeks to enhance emergency communication capabilities in rural areas, addressing National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) implementation gaps and improving medical response in underserved regions. The funding amount is $1 million, with a projected award to one recipient for a 24-month period. Eligible applicants include public institutions, local governments, and tribal governments that operate or partner with a medical facility for rural emergency care. The funding will facilitate the development and enhancement of communication systems, training for first responders, and innovative solutions tailored to rural challenges. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the deadline of August 9, 2024. Key evaluation criteria include innovation, impact on rural interoperability, stakeholder engagement, and a comprehensive project approach. Throughout the project, recipients will report on financial and programmatic progress, sharing lessons learned to improve broader emergency response efforts. This funding aligns with DHS’s strategic goals of enhancing national preparedness and resilience against diverse threats and emergencies.
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