State and Local Implementation Grant Program

The State and Local Implementation Grant Program is a $121.5 million formula-based, matching grant program administered by NTIA. The program is designed to assist regional, state, local, and tribal government entities as they plan for a nationwide public safety broadband network. Funded by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, the grants will be available to the 56 states and territories and will support planning, consultation, education and outreach activities as well as fund efforts to collect data on existing infrastructure and equipment that could be used by FirstNet in building a wireless public safety broadband network. NTIA anticipates awarding the grants by July 15, 2013.