Search and Rescue Technology Impact in Wyoming's Wilderness Areas

GrantID: 75934

Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $40,000

View Full Grant Details

Grant Application – Apply Here

Summary

Organizations and individuals based in Wyoming who are engaged in Disaster Prevention & Relief may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.

Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:

College Scholarship grants, Disaster Prevention & Relief grants, Education grants, Non-Profit Support Services grants, Other grants, Veterans grants.

Grant Overview

Wyoming's search and rescue (SAR) teams achieve significant outcome improvements through technology enhancements, with a 30% reduction in response times and a 25% increase in successful rescue operations. The state's vast and rugged terrain creates unique challenges for SAR teams, who must navigate extreme wilderness areas and remote communities. Wyoming's outdoor recreation economy, with millions of visitors annually, places additional demands on SAR teams, who must be equipped to respond to a wide range of emergencies. The state's frontier counties, with 23 counties designated as frontier, have limited access to resources and infrastructure, making it essential for SAR teams to have cutting-edge technology.

Target Outcomes in Wyoming's Frontier Counties

The SAR technology enhancement grant prioritizes outcomes that improve response times, effectiveness, and safety in Wyoming's frontier counties. The state's SAR teams use grant funds to acquire drones, GPS tracking systems, and other technologies that enhance their ability to locate and rescue individuals in distress. Wyoming's SAR teams have successfully used these technologies to respond to emergencies in remote areas, where traditional response methods would be delayed or ineffective. Unlike neighboring Colorado, Wyoming requires demonstration of extreme rural delivery capacity due to frontier county designation.

Why These Outcomes Matter in Wyoming

The outcomes targeted by the SAR technology enhancement grant are critical to Wyoming's public safety and outdoor recreation economy. Improved response times and effectiveness enable SAR teams to save lives and reduce the risk of injury or death to outdoor enthusiasts. The state's rugged terrain and remote communities create unique challenges for SAR teams, making it essential to have advanced technology and trained responders. Wyoming's SAR teams have a strong track record of collaboration and coordination, with teams working together across county and state lines to respond to emergencies.

Wyoming's SAR Infrastructure and Workforce

The state's SAR infrastructure is characterized by a mix of volunteer and professional teams, with a strong emphasis on community-based response. Wyoming's SAR workforce is highly skilled and dedicated, with many responders having extensive experience in wilderness rescue and emergency response. The state's SAR teams face significant challenges, including limited resources and infrastructure, but have developed innovative solutions to overcome these challenges. The SAR technology enhancement grant helps to build on this foundation, providing critical technology upgrades and training resources to enhance response capabilities.

Eligible Regions

Interests

Eligible Requirements

View Full Grant Details

Grant Portal - Search and Rescue Technology Impact in Wyoming's Wilderness Areas 75934

Related Searches

small business grants wyoming wyoming grants state of wyoming grants wyoming arts council grants wyoming business grants wyoming business council grants state of wyoming small business grants wyoming covid relief grants wyoming small business grants covid 19

Related Grants

Exploring Creative Funding Opportunities Nationwide

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

Discover wonderful funding opportunities available across the United States designed to support creative expression, professional growth, and inclusiv...

TGP Grant ID:

75944

Long-Form Writing Grants Supporting Creative Work

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

Writers developing substantial nonfiction projects may find this recurring funding opportunity useful for advancing creative and research-based work....

TGP Grant ID:

75945

Visual Artist Grant Opportunities for Creative Professionals Worldwide

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

This grant opportunity provides flexible financial support for professional visual artists around the world, including eligible artists working across...

TGP Grant ID:

75948