Grant Proposal for Cleveland Public Safety Radio Program
Cleveland officials are moving to secure federal funding to support the city's emergency communications infrastructure. Under Emergency Ordinance 907-2026, the Director of Public Safety is authorized to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the FY26 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects Fund.
What's in the file
The ordinance provides authorization for the Director of Public Safety to pursue and accept federal grant money specifically designated for the Cleveland Public Safety Radio Program.
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Safety: Authorized to apply for and manage the federal grant funds.
Status and timeline
August 13, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Ordinance 907-2026 through the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 907-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026
Official documents
- 907-2026-Ap & ac grant from DOJ for Radio program for first responders
- 907-2026-A File-Ap & ac grant from DOJ for Radio program for first responders
- 907-2026-Legislative Summary-DOJ BJA FY26 Byrne Discetionary Community Proj Grant
- 907-2026 Amendment
- 907-2026 Desk copy - DOJ for Radio program for first responders
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 9, 2026 Page 60