December 2024 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
Articles by Tim Francis
Delivering on the Promise: Deploying the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS DOWNLOAD ANNUAL REPORT (PDF)
Webinar: Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET
In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
Join Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance with PS Grants, to learn about Disaster Assistance and gain a wealth of knowledge and resources related to the Federal Emergency/Major Disaster Assistance process. The various steps of declaration, disaster assessment, applicant eligibility, how to access assistance through your state, and much more will be covered during this webinar.
Who should attend this webinar? State, local, and tribal leaders in charge of emergency response and recovery will benefit from the content presented during this webinar.
FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant Application Period Now Open
The FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) grant application period opened January 29, 2024 at 8 a.m. ET and closes Mar. 8, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET. As you prepare for this or any other grant application, watch this FREE grants webinar hosted by PS Grants, “How to Effectively Plan for the Upcoming Grant Cycle”.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant Deadline Extended
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the grant deadline to March 22, 2024 for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program applications. Read about how the Navajo Nation received funding from the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TCBP) Grant in 2022 to boost broadband connectivity.
Grant Funding for Healthcare Organizations
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET
Are you or your agency seeking funding for a public safety health-related project to augment or optimize services within your jurisdiction?
What about a project focused on overall preparedness for major disasters – manmade or natural?
Then don’t miss this FREE webinar!
How to Effectively Plan for the Upcoming Grant Cycle
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET
Are you interested in applying for federal funds in 2024? Now is the time to prepare! Join Public Sector Grant’s FREE webinar to learn what you need to know about Federal Grants Cycles, the Federal application process, Mandatory Federal Grants Application Technical Requirements, Federal Grant Application Timetable, and the relationships with State Administrative Agencies (SAAs).
Funding Your Public Safety Projects for Small & Rural Jurisdictions
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET
Public Sector Grants has designed this webinar to provide knowledge of the federal grants that exist to specifically fund public safety projects for small and rural jurisdictions, as wells as how to access them, and effectively seek funding from other traditional funding sources.
Funding Your Public Safety Projects for Tribal Nations
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 ET Is your Tribal Nation interested in or actively seeking federal monies to expand broadband…
Funding for School and Campus Safety 2023
Improving security at schools and on school grounds through the use of evidence-based technology is a primary mission in our society. There are funding streams available in the federal government which can be used for school and campus safety, but understanding the process of how to apply for grants and determining how to best leverage these funds may seem daunting. Public Sector Grants (PSG) is here to help demystify the process and provide invaluable assistance. Join us as we delve into FY 2023 COPS – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) and FY 2023 BJA’s STOP School Violence Program. Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance at PSG will provide insight into key requirements of these grants, how they have can be applied, vital deadlines, and much more!
We welcome members of governments at the local, state, federal, and federally recognized tribal nations; public, private, independent, and tribal school districts; members of public safety; and those serving in fields related to improving efforts to reduce violent crimes in and around schools.
Our presenters include:
Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance, Public Sector Grants
Jackie Von Schmidt, Lead Product Management & Development • FirstNet, AT&T
Joshua Yeager, Sales Executive Sr Specialist • Integrated Solutions & Consulting, AT&T
Why Cell Networks Cut Out at the US Capitol Riot
As the mob descended on the US Capitol complex yesterday, did law enforcement jam cell signals to thwart communication? No, the networks were probably just overwhelmed. The cops’ phones all keep working because they’re on a special part of the AT&T network called FirstNet, which gives priority to first responders. Heavy FirstNet usage would slightly reduce civilian device capacity at that location, though, because FirstNet comes first.
HOW TO SURVIVE AUDITS OF FEDERAL FUNDS (PART III)
The live webinar was held on Wednesday, June 3 at 9:30 Pacific/10:30 Mountain/ 11:30 Central/12:30 Eastern. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate setting all you need to know to survive an audit of federal funds!
UNDERSTANDING THE FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PA) “PROJECT WORKSHEET (PW)” PROCESS (PART II)
The live webinar was held on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:30 Pacific/10:30 Mountain/11:30 Central/12:30 Eastern. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate setting all you need to know about FEMA’s Public Assistance program, project management and completion, and the related paperwork.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SEEKING FEMA’S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE & COMPLETING AN RPA: A STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL (PART I)
The live webinar was held on Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 Pacific/10:30 Mountain/11:30 Central/12:30 Eastern. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this unique learning opportunity, an intimate setting that provides all you need to know to understand FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
FirstNet and Patient Safety
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