Simpler Grants.gov #TI-26-004

Rural EMS Training Grant for Recruitment and Life-Saving Interventions

This opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides funding to strengthen rural emergency medical services (EMS) through recruitment and training initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Program Overview: - Rural Emergency Medical Services Training grant under Assistance Listing 93.490 - Focuses on recruiting and training EMS personnel for rural communities - Emphasizes life-saving interventions such as: - Opioid overdose reversal - Buprenorphine initiation - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Oxygen administration - Eligibility: - EMS agencies operated by local or Tribal governments - Nonprofit agencies described in section 501(c) and exempt under section 501(a) of title 26 - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $13,500,000 - Expected number of awards: 45 - No cost sharing or matching required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Focus on rural EMS capacity building and opioid response - No product procurement; emphasis is on personnel training and recruitment

Description

This program recruits and trains EMS personnel to provide immediate emergency care and rapid hospital transport in rural communities. EMS personnel deliver life-saving interventions such as opioid overdose reversal, buprenorphine initiation, CPR, and oxygen administration. The program aims to reduce strain on local hospital resources by enhancing emergency response capabilities in rural areas. Eligible applicants include emergency medical services agencies operated by local or Tribal government or those described in section 501(c) and exempt under section 501(a) of title 26.

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