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EMS1’s Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help EMS providers identify and secure available grant funding.

Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities
Here is an action plan for assessing the impact of the Trump administration’s temporary freeze on federally funded grants and a federal judge blocking that order
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
Lake County’s new Mobile Integrated Healthcare program helps reduce strain on emergency services by providing in-home care for frequent 911 callers
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner issued grants to over 2,500 agencies for equipment, training, facility upgrades and other costs
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Funding from the Department of Agriculture will help the Southwest Webster Ambulance Service move out of quarters they outgrew 15 years ago
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
EMSGrantsHelp will provide EMS agencies with complementary support to help them navigate the complex grant process
Grant funding and a donation will allow the Plaistow Fire Department to begin a pilot paramedic intercept program
The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street
States are channeling funds into overdose response equipment, drug identification tools and community recovery initiatives
8 steps to purchase an AED for your department or community
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Start on the path to grant success by knowing the facts to refute common EMS grant myths
Indiana utility company awarded grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to first responders and public safety education projects