[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis](https://www.samhsa.gov)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Estimated total funding: $13,500,000; ~45 awards expected; no cost sharing required.

Supports recruitment and training of EMS personnel to deliver immediate emergency care and rapid hospital transport in rural communities.

--- ## Description This program aims to strengthen rural emergency medical services (EMS) by supporting the recruitment and training of EMS personnel. The initiative focuses on enhancing the capacity of first responders to deliver life-saving interventions—including opioid overdose reversal, buprenorphine initiation, CPR, and oxygen administration—thus reducing the strain on local hospital resources in rural areas. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $13,500,000 - Approximately 45 awards expected - No cost sharing or matching requirement Award ceilings and floors are not specified, but funding is distributed to support multiple EMS agencies. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must be: - Emergency medical services agencies operated by local or Tribal government (including both fire-based and non-fire based EMS) - OR an emergency medical services agency described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of title 26 (i.e., qualifying nonprofit EMS agencies) --- ## Application Process - The opportunity is forecasted; the official application package will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361575) as the deadline approaches. - Prepare to demonstrate eligibility and describe your agency's plan for EMS personnel recruitment and training. - Monitor the [SAMHSA grants page](https://www.samhsa.gov/grants) and [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361575) for official release and application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The program does not require cost sharing or matching. - Priority is given to addressing critical rural health needs and supporting interventions for opioid overdose and other medical emergencies. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Forecast Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361575) - [SAMHSA Grants Page](https://www.samhsa.gov/grants) - [SAMHSA Home](https://www.samhsa.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Angela Caldwell | [REMS-Training@samhsa.hhs.gov](mailto:REMS-Training@samhsa.hhs.gov) | 240-276-2586 | | SAMHSA Info | [info@samhsa.hhs.gov](mailto:info@samhsa.hhs.gov) | (800)-662-4357| ---

Rural Emergency Medical Services Training

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