Update on Digital Trunked Radio Outage Cause on August 6
A letter was sent to our Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS) Stakeholders from Office of Public Safety Communications Director Peter Bangas this week. Below is the text from the letter.
Press Release
CIAC Notice: Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Cancellation
The email notice was distributed today, August 12, to all of the Colorado Information Analysis Center PTV Parnters
Dear PTV Partners,
As many of you are aware, the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) federal grant funding—which supports much of the Preventing Targeted Violence (PTV) team’s work at the CIAC—was recently terminated. This decision was communicated by DHS to DHSEM and a stop-work order was issued, effective immediately. The order prohibits the use of any remaining grant funds to support activities or personnel associated with the program.
Grant Announcement: FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program Application Period Open
New Funding Opportunity
FEMA is providing a new opportunity for funding on Monday, July 28, 2025. Changes include funding up to $200,000 per location and a new Investment Justification (IJ) form. Anyone that recently received funding is still eligible to apply. Please visit the FEMA Website to learn more about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Grant Awards Announced for State 2025 NSGP Funding Program
On Friday, August 8, 2025, DHSEM awarded 11 nonprofit agencies with funding from the 2025 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The award allocations are listed below for each of the agencies and the amount awarded. The program awarded a total of $250,000 today.
OPSC Working to Restore Statewide Digital Trunk Radio System
9:35 a.m. Update
The system was restored and is fully operational as of 9:35 a.m.
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DHSEM and the Office of public safety communications is aware of an issue with the DTRS and the microwave system. Our engineer team is working to stabilize and restore the network.
Grant Announcement: Colorado NSGP-Additional Funding Application 2025
The State of Colorado is providing a new opportunity for funding. This funding, totaling $250,000, is specifically designated for immediate and emergent security enhancements and other security-related activities considering the tragic attack on a peaceful gathering of people outside the Boulder Courthouse on June 1, 2025. It is limited to $25,000 per applicant and must be expended by December 31, 2025.
Funding Opportunity for Colorado Based Nonprofit Organizations
The State of Colorado issued a press release on June 30, 2025, announcing a new funding opportunity for Colorado-based nonpro
DHSEM Issues Notfication on Federal Grant Funding Impacts to Emergency Management Agencies
Loss of Emergency Management Performance Grant Program likely to impact state and county staffing and programs.
Preventing Identity-Based Violence (PIBV) Grant Program Application Announcement
The Preventing Identity-Based Violence (PIBV) Grant Program was authorized by HB 22-1234, approved on May 19, 2022.