EMS Grants
EMS1’s Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help EMS providers identify and secure available grant funding.
The new ARPA Flex program allows local units of government to spend up to $10 million on newly eligible grant expenditures
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you
The money comes from the $1.8 billion the state received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, passed by Congress
Douglas F. Kupas, MD, FAEMS, FACEP, began his 40-year EMS career as a volunteer at age 16
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Monroe Community Ambulance paramedics presented Wyatt Musulin with a “Live Saving Award” for taking the proper steps to aid his injured mother
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, who was wounded in the shooting at a Congressional baseball practice, spoke during Acadian Ambulance’s virtual Medic of the Year Celebration
Kasey Brislane, 13, says her heightened sense of hearing enabled her to notice her neighbor’s cries for help
Scott DeBoer was honored with the national award for his work teaching first responders how to best provide emergency care to kids
The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania issued an open letter to the governor and general assembly demanding financial support for the state’s “constantly forgotten” EMS agencies
Washburn EMTs Jill Weiss, Emily Rettertath and Mark Lelm are credited with saving the life of Clark Price, who suffered multiple heart attacks
Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMT and Vice President Jack Luts received the Mayor’s Hero Award on Monday; Luts joined the agency in 1960
The awards will be presented at the NAEMT’s virtual General Membership Meeting in September
State officials praised EMS providers for adapting to challenges during the pandemic and urged the public to do their part to protect first responders
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19 emergency response
Ambulance services are among the industries eligible to receive a maximum of $1,200 in hazard pay for each employee
Two new grant programs were announced by the state treasurer on Wednesday
Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
The $225,000 grant will help establish teams of first responders and community advocates with the goal of preventing repeat overdoses
Municipal services, non-profits and for-profits that partner with municipalities can apply through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
Chief Gary Ludwig testified before a House committee, detailing how legislative efforts have helped fire and EMS personnel – and where shortcomings remain
Hamilton Fire Department EMS Coordinator Mark Mignery is the first EMS coordinator in the state to receive the designation
The special grant program was approved unanimously by the Pennsylvania House and Senate
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Engineer Vincent Harper is credited with saving his partner’s life when both were stabbed by a patient in October
Five key financial and operational asks to keep EMS afloat and financially solvent
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
The CARES Act Includes $200 million for eligible health providers to ensure connected care services for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
The Michigan Area Ambulance Service made a comeback through community outreach, recruitment efforts and the actions of devoted volunteers
The Stop the Bleed program will provide the kits, valued at $1,000, to selected applicants as part of the National Stop the Bleed Day campaign
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
The Act provides $150 billion for a Coronavirus Relief Fund to make payments to local governments
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