How much funding does COPS Technology and Equipment Program provide?

COPS Technology and Equipment Program provides $4,500,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for COPS Technology and Equipment Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is COPS Technology and Equipment Program offered?

COPS Technology and Equipment Program is described as a one-time opportunity.

COPS Technology and Equipment Program

Alamo Area Development Corporation

Foundation One-time Grants for First Responders Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Funding Amount

$4,500,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Invitation-only eligibility
Only 311 agencies nationwide were invited to submit proposals
AACOG was one of three councils of governments in Texas who received the award

Overview

Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office)

Geographic Scope: Alamo Area region (Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson counties in Texas)

Focus Areas

First responder interoperable communications equipment and technology
Radio interoperability systems for emergency response
Technology and equipment for multiple counties
Radio sites and updated communication equipment

Project Components

Migration to WAVE PTX, a cloud-based, push-to-talk service powered by Critical Connect from Motorola
AARIN-connected dispatch consoles at Bexar Metropolitan 911 Regional Operations Center at Quarry Run
Backup and continuity operations for Comal County, Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, and AACOG's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
Multiband dispatch consolettes at Atascosa County and Frio County PSAPs
Interconnections between Bexar County/San Antonio, Kerr County, and Medina County radio systems
Multiband portable radios for Dilley Police Department, Pearsall Police Department, Frio County Sheriff's Office, McMullen County Sheriff's Office, and Lytle Police Department

Eligibility

Invitation-only eligibility
Only 311 agencies nationwide were invited to submit proposals
AACOG was one of three councils of governments in Texas who received the award

Background

Radio interoperability is critical for coordinated emergency response to mass casualty events and natural disasters. Multi-band radios allow first responders to link up on dedicated channels for prompt resource deployment.