How does NIMS STEP relate to Grant Programs or Guidance?
Yes, NIMS STEP is currently identified in the FY 2010 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) guidance and the SAFECOM Guidance for Federal Grant Programs. View additional information about IECGP. As identified in the Program Guidance and Application Kit, “Grant-funded systems, developmental activities, or services related to emergency response information sharing should conform as much as possible with the OASIS Emergency Data Exchange Language (EDXL) suite of data messaging standards and National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines. View additional information on data messaging standards and their applicability at OASIS. The NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) provides objective evaluations of commercial software and hardware products, and reports on product conformity to standards and NIMS guidelines. Findings from evaluations may be accessed through the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) website to assist grantees in making purchases.
