The State of Montana 9-1-1 Program assists local and tribal governments in the development of 9-1-1 emergency systems throughout the state. The program manages the quarterly allocation and distribution of state 9-1-1 revenues and monitors use of the funding by local and tribal governments and wireless service providers.
The new 9-1-1 grant program (beginning in state fiscal year 2019) is a state-funded program created by the 2017 Legislature. The program's legislative purpose is to support the implementation, operation, and maintenance of 9-1-1 systems, equipment, devices, and data.
2021 grantees can be viewed at https://sitsd.mt.gov/_docs/Public-Safety-Communications/911-Program/2021_SFY_9-1-1-Grant-Application-Awards.pdf
2020 grantees can be viewed at https://sitsd.mt.gov/Portals/165/docs/Public%20Safety%20Communications/911%20Program/2020_SFY_9-1-1%20Grant%20Application%20Awards_FINAL%20with%20LOGO.pdf?ver=2020-07-14-142128-433
Eligible expenditures under this program are considered in the following categories:
If an item, service or personnel listed above will also be used or employed for a purpose other than the 9-1-1 system, the department will allocate funds based on the cost attributable only to the 9-1-1 system.
Eligible applicants and recipients of State of Montana 9-1-1 grants include: private telecommunications providers and local government entities that host certified public safety answering points.
The department will issue a notice for the application submittal period and will award grants by June 30, 2022.
$3,000,000 is available in funding in 2022. Award amounts vary.