FY28 9-1-1 System Consolidation Grant Program

The Illinois State Police Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator (hereafter “Administrator”) seeks Grant Proposals as defined in 50 ILCS 750/15.4b and IL Title 83/Chapter IV/Part 1327 from entities who are subject to consolidation under 50 ILCS 750/15.4a of the Act or entities that reduces the number of transfers of 9-1-1 calls, reduces the number of PSAPs statewide, and promotes long term cost savings to offset non-recurring costs associated with the consolidation of 9-1-1 systems or PSAPs.

Applicants must submit proposals in compliance with the Act and the Administrative Rules adopted thereunder.

The Administrator’s goals in administering this program are to:

Defray costs associated with 9-1-1 system consolidation of systems while increasing the availability and efficiency of 9-1-1 service coverage throughout Illinois.

Grants will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated to the Illinois State Police (ISP) under the Act from the Statewide 9-1-1 Fund. The Administrator, with the advice and recommendation of the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board shall administer the program and award grants based on criteria that include but are not limited to:

1. Reducing the number of transfers of a 9-1-1 call;
2. Reducing the infrastructure required to adequately provide 9-1-1

network services;

1. Promoting cost savings from resource sharing among 9-1-1

systems;

1. Facilitating interoperability and resiliency for the receipt of 9-1-1

calls;

1. Reducing the number of 9-1-1 systems OR reducing the number of

Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) within a 9-1-1 system;

1. Cost savings resulting from 9-1-1 system consolidation; and
2. Expanding NG9-1-1 service coverage as a result of 9-1-1 system

consolidation.

The primary purpose of this initiative is to: 1) assist and encourage consolidations of Emergency Telephone System Boards (ETSBs) and PSAPs; and 2) create more efficient and cost-effective systems throughout the State. The anticipated benefit of this initiative is statewide 9-1-1 coverage that reduces the number of transfers of 9-1-1 calls, reduces the amount of infrastructure required statewide, promotes cost savings from resource sharing; facilitates interoperability and resiliency for the receipt of 9-1-1 calls, reduces the number of PSAPs statewide, and promotes long term cost savings.

Priority shall be given to first-time consolidation grant applicants and then to previous grant recipients who consolidated.

Funds awarded through this grant shall only be used to offset NON-RECURRING costs associated with the consolidation of 9-1-1 systems. They shall not be used for ongoing operational costs associated with the consolidated system. Consolidations/Modifications that do not result in the reduction of PSAP(s) are not eligible for Consolidation Grant Funding.

Details

• Awarding Agency: Illinois State Police
• CSFA Number: 493-60-1166
• CSFA Popular Name: 9-1-1 System Consolidation Grant Program
• Funding Opportunity Number: 28-493-911
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $3,000,000.00
• Funding Sources: State
• Indirect Costs Allowed: No
• Posted Date: November 6, 2026
• Award Period: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028

Funding Source Description

FUNDING INFORMATION
This award utilizes state funds. Each fiscal year, the Illinois State Police Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator is allocated funding as defined in 50 ILCS 750/30(b)(2)(D).

The total amount of funding that the Administrator expects to award is $3,000,000.00.

The start date and period of performance for new awards will be July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028.

The applicant is required to submit a project narrative that describes how the award will be executed. The project plan shall include details about the 9-1-1 System Consolidation or Modification Plan as required by this Act in support of the consolidation and how it met or meets the criteria as listed in the Project Narrative section to enable the Administrator to manage the grant agreement activity against planned project performance.
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FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
Funds will NOT be awarded for the following expense budget categories.

4 – EQUIPMENT
Funds will not be awarded for Mobile and Portable Radios and Mobile Data Computers for First Responders, Law or Fire Records Management Systems, or Jail Management Systems.

Equipment funded from previous Consolidation and/or NG9-1-1 Expenses grant awards are not eligible for reimbursement.

6 – CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Services funded from previous Consolidation and/or NG9-1-1 Expenses grant awards are not eligible for reimbursement.

8 - CONSTRUCTION
Construction costs funded from previous Consolidation grant awards are not eligible for reimbursement.

11 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Funds will be awarded for non-recurring 9-1-1 System Provider costs, if applicable.

12 – TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training for Equipment funded from previous Consolidation and/or NG9-1-1 Expenses grant awards are not eligible for reimbursement.

9-1-1 systems except for a municipality with a population of more than 500,000 shall be eligible to apply.

Funding Restrictions

Funds WILL NOT be awarded for the following expense budget categories: Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Supplies, Occupancy, Research and Development, Direct Administrative Costs, Other or Miscellaneous Costs.

State Award Notices

Anticipated announcement no later than June 1, 2027.
Anticipated State Award Date no later than June 30, 2027.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements.

An 'Application APPROVED' email will be received from 'AmpliFund Administrator'.

1. State Award Notices.

The successful applicant can expect to receive a Grant Agreement to electronically sign Section 1.6 - Signatures.

1. Reporting.

The grant recipient is required to submit quarterly performance and financial reports.

Reporting

PROJECT MONITORING
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The Illinois State Police will require the successful Applicant to submit to monitoring of the Project. The Applicant will be required to prepare a detailed budget indicating expenses for commodities, equipment, and materials, as well as to submit quarterly performance and financial reports. Details regarding the budget and quarterly performance and financial reports will be outlined in the grant agreement.

The start date and period of performance for new awards will be July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028.

Submission Timeline

• Submission Opens: November 6, 2026
• Submission Closes: February 1, 2027
• Submission Timeline: One Time
• Application Review Start / Pre-Qualification Deadline: February 2, 2027

Question Submission

• Questions Open: November 6, 2026
• Questions Close: February 1, 2027
• Questions Email: alicia.atkinson@illinois.gov

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CONTACT
Questions regarding problems with eligibility requirements are directed via email to: isp.grants@illinois.gov

STATE AWARDING AGENCY CONTACT
Questions regarding the application process are directed via email or phone to:

Alicia Atkinson
Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator
801 South 7th Street – 300S
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: O: (217) 843-7175/ C: (217) 557-9387
Email: alicia.atkinson@illinois.gov

AND

Brooke Doggett
Technical Support Manager
801 South 7th Street – 300S
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: O: (217) 524-5523
Email: brooke.n.doggett@illinois.gov

Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/f8f04274-3926-4d8b-931c-ca6529a8442f