Emergency Medical Services Grants
The Emergency Medical Services Grants from the Florida Department of Health fund research, training, and innovation to improve pre-hospital emergency medical care statewide.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (expected opening for 2027-28 matching/rural grants) | Quarterly (county fund disbursements)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; matching grants require 25% cash match, rural grants may require up to 10% match. County disbursements based on trust fund formula.
Summary: Supports improvement and expansion of pre-hospital emergency medical services across Florida via county, matching, and rural grants.
Key Information: 2026-27 matching/rural cycle is closed; next cycle expected to open January 1, 2027.
Description
The Emergency Medical Services Grants program, managed by the Florida Department of Health, provides funding to enhance and expand pre-hospital emergency medical services throughout Florida. Grants are distributed through county allocations, competitive matching grants, and rural grants, supporting activities such as EMS research, service expansion, community education, injury-prevention, and training in lifesaving techniques. The program aims to increase the effectiveness and reach of EMS providers statewide, improving patient outcomes and public health.
