Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center Cooperative Agreement
This grant supports a program to improve and assess pediatric emergency care readiness in hospital ERs and EMS systems nationwide, ensuring children receive specialized care wherever they are.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 10, 2026: Full application deadline (11:59 p.m. ET, Grants.gov)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding $4,200,000; one award; award range $3,900,000–$4,200,000 per year for up to 4 years
Summary: Supports a national center to coordinate, assess, and expand pediatric readiness in hospital emergency departments and EMS systems across the U.S.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center (NPRCC) to improve and expand pediatric emergency care readiness in hospital emergency departments (EDs) and pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) systems nationwide. The NPRCC aims to ensure children receive high-quality emergency care, regardless of location, by developing guidelines, providing technical assistance, increasing awareness, and measuring progress in pediatric readiness. The program is funded by HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau and is a key component of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) initiative.
Key objectives include:
- Coordinating the development and updating of pediatric readiness guidelines for EDs and EMS agencies.
- Centralizing technical assistance and leading quality improvement (QI) collaboratives to increase adoption of pediatric readiness standards.
- Raising awareness among healthcare providers and the public about the importance of pediatric readiness.
- Developing and maintaining a national web-based data system to assess and report on pediatric readiness.
The program is designed to save lives by improving the preparedness of emergency care systems to meet the unique needs of children.
