Rural Emergency Medical Services Training
This grant supports recruiting and training EMS personnel to deliver life-saving emergency care and rapid hospital transport in rural areas, easing pressure on local hospitals.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $13,500,000; approximately 45 awards expected; no cost-sharing required.
Summary: Supports recruitment and training of EMS personnel to deliver emergency care and rapid hospital transport in rural communities.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to local or Tribal government EMS agencies or qualifying 501(c) organizations.
Description
This program aims to recruit and train emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to provide immediate emergency care and rapid hospital transport in rural communities. EMS personnel supported by this program deliver life-saving interventions such as opioid overdose reversal, buprenorphine initiation, CPR, and oxygen administration, thereby reducing strain on local hospital resources. The program is designed to enhance the capacity of rural EMS agencies to respond effectively to medical emergencies, particularly in underserved areas.
