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Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Grants is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST's PSCR grants focus on advancing public safety communications technologies through research and development projects. This can include innovative R&D projects to accelerate the development, production, and testing of mission-critical voice over LTE networks and resilient systems.
The program also promotes the development of public safety technologies externally through grants, cooperative agreements, and Open Innovation prize challenges.
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gov/ctl/pscr/funding-opportunities Communications Technology Laboratory Public Safety Communications Research Division Extramural research funded by the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program PSCR not only conducts internal research but has also put substantial resources into promoting the development of public safety technologies externally through grants, cooperative agreements, and Open Innovation prize challenges.
These opportunities have been funded by the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program (PSIAP). Additionally, PSCR helped innovators find success in the commercial market through commercialization programs. Use the buttons below to learn more about how PSCR has leveraged extramural opportunities to support public safety.
GRANTS & COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS View past grants and cooperative agreements and read awardee success stories. OPEN INNOVATION PRIZES & CHALLENGES Learn about current and upcoming prizes and challenges. Read about past commercialization programs.
Access resources for PSCR grant and cooperative agreement award recipients. What is the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program? View the map below to see PSIAP award and prize challenge participants around the world Electronics and Public safety Created November 9, 2016, Updated June 20, 2023
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, foreign public entities, and foreign governments. Organizations can work individually or with collaborators. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Expected to range from $300,000 to $600,000 per year, per award (FY 2022 data) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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