EMTS Funding Program RFA #54948322
The Colorado EMTS Funding Program supports EMS and trauma organizations with grants for equipment, vehicles, training, and system improvements to enhance emergency care statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Application period opens | January 2027: Pre-application deadline | January 2027: Full provider and system improvement grant application deadline | February 2027: Financial waiver review session deadline | March 2027: System improvement Regional Medical Direction submissions via email deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$5.7M total projected for FY27; typical provider grants require a 50% match; system improvement grants up to ~$432k; emergency grants up to $150k; incentive category for safety equipment with 10% match.
Summary: Supports Colorado EMS and trauma organizations with competitive grants for vehicles, equipment, system improvement, and provider capacity.
Key Information: All dates are projected; organizational profile submission is mandatory for eligibility.
Description
The Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS) Funding Program provides financial support to organizations delivering emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado. The program aims to strengthen and sustain the statewide EMS and trauma system by funding projects in areas such as ambulance and equipment acquisition, communications, training, system improvement, and provider safety. Funding is awarded through a competitive process with reimbursement-based grants, and grantees must comply with specific programmatic and contractual requirements. The program is administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
