Minnesota SF4772 appropriates $10,000,000 for ARMER grants to enhance emergency radio systems.

Minnesota SF4772 allocates $10,000,000 for grants to local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies to purchase or upgrade radios and equipment for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each local government unit can receive only one grant, which requires a five percent match from nonstate funds. Thirty-three percent of the grant funds must go to local units within the metropolitan area. The Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board, will administer the grant program.

Minnesota SF4772 appropriates $10,000,000 for ARMER grants to enhance emergency radio systems.

Minnesota SF4772 allocates $10,000,000 for grants to local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies to purchase or upgrade radios and equipment for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each local government unit can receive only one grant, which requires a five percent match from nonstate funds. Thirty-three percent of the grant funds must go to local units within the metropolitan area. The Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Statewide Emergency Communications Board, will administer the grant program.