Minnesota HF1814 allocates $4,000,000 for grants to upgrade radios and equipment for public safety.

Minnesota HF1814 provides $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund grants for local government units, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies. These grants aim to purchase or upgrade portable and mobile radios and related equipment that is interoperable with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each grant requires a five percent match from nonstate funds. The Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks Division, in consultation with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board, will administer the grant program.

Minnesota HF1814 allocates $4,000,000 for grants to upgrade radios and equipment for public safety.

Minnesota HF1814 provides $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund grants for local government units, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies. These grants aim to purchase or upgrade portable and mobile radios and related equipment that is interoperable with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each grant requires a five percent match from nonstate funds. The Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks Division, in consultation with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board, will administer the grant program.