Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Emergency medical services
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Virginia Mass Casualty Incident Management Training Funds Program
Funding for Mass Casualty Incident Management training programs in Virginia.
Funding for Mass Casualty Incident Management training programs in Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Wisconsin Rural EMS Support
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program
Inactive
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Inactive
Grants for fire departments, EMS organizations, and fire academies for equipment, training, personnel wellness programs, capital funding, and collaboration/regional communication efforts.
Grants for fire departments, EMS organizations, and fire academies for equipment, training, personnel wellness programs, capital funding, and collaboration/regional communication efforts.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Kansas EMS Education Incentive Grant Program
Inactive
Grants for licensed ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas to help with recruiting, training, and certifying ambulance EMS providers.
Grants for licensed ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas to help with recruiting, training, and certifying ambulance EMS providers.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program
Inactive
Funding for the purchase of emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments in rural parts of Compeer Financial's service area.
Funding for the purchase of emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments in rural parts of Compeer Financial's service area.
Geographic coverage: Specific counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Compeer Financial
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Compeer Financial
Minnesota Pipeline Program Dual Training Grants
Inactive
Funding for employers in Minnesota to cover the costs of degree, certificate, and/or recognized credential programs for their permanent employees who are seeking training in high-need industries and occupations, including healthcare.
Funding for employers in Minnesota to cover the costs of degree, certificate, and/or recognized credential programs for their permanent employees who are seeking training in high-need industries and occupations, including healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Ohio EMS Grant Program
Inactive
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program
Inactive
Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects.
Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
San Manuel Cares Grants
Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation