Next Generation 911 (NG911) Grant Program (NY NG911)
A state-funded noncompetitive grant helping county-level Public Safety Answering Points and their backup centers upgrade to Next Generation 911. Funds call handling equipment: interfaces, equipment, and software needed to receive and process NG911 calls to the NENA i3 standard.
Who it is for
County-level primary Public Safety Answering Points and primary PSAP backup centers. Eligibility is limited to New York counties outside the five boroughs of New York City.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
Specific to county 911 centers, not individual departments. If you run or are served by a county PSAP, this is the main state money for the NG911 transition.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Counties apply to DHSES. Because it is noncompetitive and formula-based, every eligible county receives an allocation rather than competing against others.
Match required: No match stated; it is a noncompetitive formula allocation. Confirm in the current RFA.
How to apply
- Confirm your county PSAP is eligible, meaning outside New York City's five boroughs.
- Watch the DHSES state-funded programs page for the current RFA, since application windows are specific and time-limited.
- Review the call handling equipment scope to make sure your planned purchase qualifies.
- Submit through the process specified in the RFA before the window closes.
Deadline: Issued in state fiscal year rounds. The SFY2025 application period closed July 31, 2025. A subsequent $85 million allocation was announced in September 2025 for 57 counties. Check the DHSES page for the current round. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Allocated by county formula. A recent round committed $85 million across 57 counties, with every eligible county outside New York City receiving at least $1 million.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.