Virginia Office of EMS Grant Program

NEXT GRANT SUBMISSION CYCLE
8/1/10 - 9/15/10
APPLICATION DEADLINE
9/15/10 No later than 5:00 p.m.

Note: All Grant Applications MUST be submitted via the Internet. The Affirmation page is due by September 15, 2010 with original signatures.

The Financial Assistance for Emergency Medical Services Grants Program, known as the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs, courses/classes and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS members.

General Grant Information

Emergency Medical Services Training Fund (EMSTF) - Any Grant requests for Training must be submitted through the EMSTF effective July 1, 2008. The Emergency Medical Services Training Funds monies are available for expenses related to certification, auxiliary and continuing education programs whose lessons are based upon or resemble the learning objectives in the United States Department of Transportation's Intermediate-99 and Paramedic curricula and the Enhanced curricula as defined in 12 VAC 5-31. For more information contact Jackie Hunter.

Important Grant Information - Important information and changes regarding applications.

Financial Assistance Review Committee (FARC) - The FARC is the committee which reviews applications for the RSAF grants.

Other Grant Opportunities - Information on other grant programs your agency may be interested in.

RSAF Grant Awards - January 1, 2010
Grant Application Instructions
RSAF Special Priorities Questionnaire (pdf)

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RSAF Rescue Truck/Extrication Equipment Questionnaire (pdf)

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RSAF Grant Affirmation Page (pdf)

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Grant Program - Reimbursement Instructions
Grant Program - Memorandum of Agreement
Grant Program - Equipment Status / Final Report Form (pdf)

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For more information on the grants program, contact Dave Cullen at 540-886-3676.

Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24401
www.csems.vaems.org