The EMTS Funding Program RFA #54948322 from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment supports science-driven improvements in Colorado's emergency medical and trauma services system.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Pre-application deadline | January 2027: Full application deadline | March 2027: Regional medical direction project funding deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$5.7M total projected for FY27; typical provider grants ~$3.9M, system improvement up to ~$432K, regional medical direction $363K; most awards require a 50% match (10–50% possible with waiver or incentive category).
Summary: Supports Colorado organizations to maintain, improve, and expand emergency medical and trauma services through competitive project-based grants.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
The Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS) Funding Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, provides competitive grants to strengthen Colorado’s emergency medical and trauma services system. Funding is available for a wide range of projects including vehicles, equipment, communications, data collection, personnel, system improvements, and regional medical direction. The program’s goal is to ensure high-quality, responsive care for Colorado communities by supporting the infrastructure and capacity of EMS and trauma organizations statewide.