FY26 EMDG Grant

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State 911 Department has issued the FY 2026 Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant (EMDG) solicitation, aimed at supporting eligible public safety answering points (PSAPs), regional PSAPs, regional secondary PSAPs, and regional emergency communication centers (RECCs) within the state. The grant program provides funding to reimburse costs associated with certified Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) resources, protocol reference systems, and quality assurance services, including call reviews and CPR training. Applications must adhere to detailed guidelines outlined in the final grant instructions and be submitted by December 30, 2025, with original signed documents delivered through designated channels such as mail or the Commbuys system. Applicants must include comprehensive documentation—such as signed cover pages, budget worksheets, vendor contracts, and certification statements—to support eligibility and funding requests. The grant award is contingent on compliance with the State 911 Department’s criteria and the approved application. Contractual arrangements under this grant are governed by Commonwealth-standard forms and terms specific to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The contract term runs through June 30, 2026, focusing on reimbursement for eligible expenses rather than delivering physical goods or standalone service contracts. While there are no explicit federal acquisition regulation clauses applied, the administrative framework requires authorized signatories and compliance with state procurement and payment policies, including electronic funds transfer for payment processing. The grant's evaluation appears based on a best-value approach, considering cost reasonableness alongside public safety benefits and adherence to grant requirements. Deliverables primarily consist of grant application compliance and approved expenditure documentation; no precise operational performance outputs or inspection criteria are specified beyond confirmation of receipt and adherence to the approved funding plan. The total requested funding in sample applications approximates $6,000, covering certified EMD staffing, software maintenance for protocol reference systems, and quality assurance activities, emphasizing support for ongoing emergency medical dispatch capabilities in Massachusetts public safety entities.