The PSFA, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in January 2002 by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO). The PSFA’s objective is to provide critical funding and technical support to public safety answering points (PSAPs) and local emergency response officials.

Funding for the PSFA has been provided by a variety of sources, including donations from corporations, APCO members and staff and the Wireless E-911: PSAP Readiness Fund, a non-profit organization established by Nextel Communications and dedicated to supporting the timely implementation of wireless E-911.

The PSFA Advisory Committee that has administered the grants was comprised of the following member organizations:

• Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• International Association of Fire Chiefs
• National Association of Counties
• National Association of State EMS Directors
• National Emergency Number Association
• National Governors’ Association
• National League of Cities

Mission

The Public Safety Foundation of America’s mission is to engender cooperation among public and private groups to provide financial and technical support to the public safety communications community.

Contact

To donate to the PSFA, apply for a PSFA grant, or for more information contact PSFA