FY26 EMDG Grant

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, through its State 911 Department, has issued the FY 2026 Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant solicitation to support Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), Regional PSAPs, Regional Secondary PSAPs, and Regional Emergency Communication Centers (RECCs) within the state. This grant program is designed to fund key aspects of emergency medical dispatch services, including Certified Emergency Medical Dispatch Resources (CEMDR), Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Reference Systems (EMDPRS), quality assurance activities such as call reviews, CPR training, and software renewals necessary to maintain effective and standardized emergency medical dispatch operations across Massachusetts. Eligible governmental entities must carefully review the final grant guidelines and submit a comprehensive application package by December 30, 2025, adhering to required formats, original signature mandates, and supporting documentation such as vendor contracts, quotes, and certifications. The contract formed under this grant provides reimbursement for approved expenditures aligned with the submitted application, with an anticipated total grant request amounting to approximately $6,021.39 for a one-year period ending June 30, 2026. The contractor’s compliance will be monitored through financial reporting and adherence to program guidelines, ensuring proper utilization of the funds in accordance with Massachusetts regulations including debt intercept procedures and prompt payment policies. Contract management is overseen by the State 911 Department’s designated officials, with submission and payment processing facilitated primarily through electronic systems. The award decision incorporates qualitative evaluation factors emphasizing alignment with certified EMD standards, cost reasonableness, and the anticipated public safety benefits. No special contractual requirements such as security clearances, option periods, or conflict of interest clauses were identified. The grant emphasizes the balancing of technical merit and cost factors to achieve the best value for enhancing emergency medical dispatch services statewide.