911 ACOG Grant Program

Your Mission Matters - Enhance Your ECC With 911 ACOG Grants

About the 911 Grant Program

The 911 ACOG Grant Program provides funding to eligible Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) within the 911 ACOG Service Area to enhance the reliability, interoperability, and sustainability of 911 services. Approximately $1.3 million in first-year funding (2026) will be available through a competitive application process.

The 911 ACOG Grant Program Opens December 30, 2025.

Apply in Foundant

By clicking on the button above, you will be redirected to the ACOG online grant application portal. Once on the site, enter the appropriate Access Code in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, then follow the prompts to create a user account before beginning your application.

911 Grant Project Access Code: 911PROJECT
911 Grants Conference Attendance Grant Access Code: 911TRAIN

Total Year 1 Funding: ≈ $1.3 million
Award Range: $50,000–$250,000 per project
Special Category: Up to $3,500 per person for ECC staff conference attendance. For conference attendance grant applications, an ECC is allowed to submit up to three (3) applications for up to three (3) staff members per grant cycle.
Match Requirement: No cash match required (voluntary match earns bonus points)
Project Type(s): ECC operations, technology, and regional collaboration

Grant Eligibility

The 911 ACOG Grant Program is open to:

Primary Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) in the 911 ACOG Service Area
Member communities are encouraged to communicate with your ECC Director to discuss a potential grant project

Resources & Downloads

What Projects Are Eligible?

The program supports projects that strengthen ECC operations, modernize technology, and encourage regional collaboration.

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ECC Operations & Reliability

Upgrades that improve 911 call handling and dispatch functions
Initiatives that enhance reliability and resiliency of ECC operations

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Technology & Modernization

Hardware and software to support Next Generation 911 capabilities
Systems that improve interoperability between jurisdictions
Cybersecurity and continuity of operations tools tied to ECC performance

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Regional Collaboration & Shared Solutions

Shared infrastructure or platforms used by multiple ECCs
System consolidation projects
Projects that clearly demonstrate regional benefit

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Conference Funding

ECC staff conference attendance may be funded up to $3,500 per person when directly related to improving 911 services. For conference attendance grant applications, an ECC is allowed to submit up to three (3) applications for up to three (3) staff members per grant cycle.

Funding & Match Details

AWARD RANGE: Most awards will be between $50,000 and $250,000.

CONFERENCE FUNDING: Up to $3,500 per person for eligible conferences. For conference attendance grant applications, an ECC is allowed to submit up to three(3) applications for up to three (3) staff members per grant cycle.

MATCH:

No cash match is required.
Applicants offering voluntary cash matching funds will receive additional scoring points.

COORDINATION WITH STATE FUNDING:

The program can provide matching funds for the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority (OK911MA) grant program.

Grant Timeline

How the Grant Program Works

Step-by-Step List:

Review the guidelines
Download the full Program Guide and FAQs
Prepare your project proposal
Define project scope, budget, schedule, and regional partners.
Confirm your ECC’s eligibility and member government status.

RSVP to Grant Q&A Meeting

Review Process:

Applications are reviewed and scored using established criteria.
Awards are approved by the 911 ACOG Board of Directors.

Reimbursement & Reporting:

Awards are reimbursement-based and administered through an Interlocal Grant Agreement.
Quarterly reporting is required, with a final closeout report at project completion.