Forest Service Reverse 911 Grant Program

Provide federal financial assistance for the establishment, implementation and operation of Emergency Notifications Systems (aka Reverse 911) - implement IPAWS capable systems that provide emergency notifications to public parties in the event of the

The Emergency Notification Systems Grant Program will provide Federal financial assistance to states, territories, and tribes nationwide, to aid in the establishment of Emergency Notification Systems. Provide the required training and subscription-based services required to establish a new notification system.

States, U.S. Territories, and Tribal agencies responsible for providing emergency alert services.

States, U.S. Territories, and Tribal agencies responsible for providing emergency alert services.

This federal financial assistance is available for tribes, and states. State grantees are allowed to fund statewide projects, to provide subgrants to local jurisdictions, or some combination. Use of funds is restricted to the following eligible uses: hardware, software, subscription service, administration and planning, training, consultant services, and operation of emergency notification systems. State grantees are allowed to fund statewide projects, to provide subgrants to local jurisdictions, or some combination.

Grants may be awarded for 1-5 years and may be extended on request of the program manager.

Contact the headquarters or regional locations as appropriate for specific program information

Priority will be given to low-income communities; communities impacted by severe disaster; or communities that have not had an active emergency notification system in place for the past three (3) years.

Applications will be accepted through Grants.gov, selected applicants will be notified, and awarded. Awards will be made per authorizing statute, by the Secretary of Agriculture, and the USDA Forest Service.