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Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Grants is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST's PSCR grants support the development of innovative technologies to enhance public safety communications.
While past funding opportunities through the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program (PSIAP) are no longer accepting applications due to fund expiration, NIST PSCR has historically funded extramural research and development, including through grants and cooperative agreements.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit entities. Non-federal cost share is not required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows expected to range from $300,000 to $600,000 per year, up to $7,000,000 total in new awards (FY2022 data). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Grants is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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