911 ACOG Board Approves $170,000 in Targeted 911 Grant Investments to Strengthen Regional Emergency Communications
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (March 26, 2026) — The 911 ACOG Board of Directors has approved $170,196.20 in grant funding through the newly established 911 ACOG Grant Program, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen emergency communications capabilities across the region.
Approved by the Board in November 2025 and launched at the end of the year, the competitive grant program supports primary Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) within the 911 ACOG Service Area. The program focuses on enhancing system reliability, strengthening coordination between emergency agencies, and ensuring long-term sustainability of 911 services.
“This program represents a significant investment in the infrastructure and people behind our region’s emergency response system,” said Mark W. Sweeney, AICP, ACOG Executive Director. “By supporting both technology upgrades and workforce training, we are helping ensure that communities across Central Oklahoma receive fast, coordinated, and dependable emergency services.”
Following a formal application and review process, eight applications were submitted by ECCs across the region. A Grant Selection Committee—comprised of 911 ACOG staff and executive leadership—met on March 17, 2026, to evaluate proposals based on program criteria, with priority given to projects demonstrating regional benefit, shared infrastructure, or operational improvement.
The Board-approved funding includes:
- El Reno: $27,465.04 to support matching funds for ADA-compliant dispatch desks through the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority (OK911MA) grant program
- Bethany: $93,522.00 for ADA-compliant desks and chairs, as well as a line recording server to enhance operational capability
- Newcastle: $8,709.16 for ergonomic dispatch chairs to improve staff performance and workplace conditions
- Blanchard: $21,000.00 for staff training and professional development
- Edmond: $9,000.00 total to support specialized training for three ECC staff members
- Bethany (additional): $10,500.00 for staff training and professional development
In addition to direct project funding, the program also enables local ECCs to leverage state-level funding through matching opportunities with the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority, maximizing the regional impact of each dollar invested.
All training-related applications meeting program requirements were approved, while project-based applications underwent a detailed scoring process to ensure alignment with program priorities.
Grant awards will be administered on a reimbursement basis through Interlocal Grant Agreements, with quarterly reporting and final project closeout required.
These investments build on Central Oklahoma’s progress toward Next Generation 911, further advancing the region’s leadership in modern, coordinated emergency communications.
For more information about 911 ACOG initiatives, visit here.