EMS Grants News and Articles

• Nearly $4.3M in grants awarded by Calif. EMS foundation in 2020

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  The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California

• Congress passes massive spending bill that helps fund fire, EMS programs

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  The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS

• $1.48B in CARES Act funds for EMS released

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  The third round of COVID-19 relief funding is meant to cover up to 88% of lost revenue and increased expenses

• Lawmakers propose bill to expand use of COVID-19 relief funds

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  The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income

• What a Biden presidency might mean for fire and EMS funding

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  Looking to history – and a friendship between key players – to determine if increased funding opportunities are on the horizon

• Texas community paramedics receive grant to assess COVID-19 risk at long-term care facilities

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  Williamson County community health paramedics will assess infection control and responses in at least 40 nursing homes and assisted living facilities now allowing visitors

• 5 HRSA programs offering EMS grant funding

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  The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity

• Why building partnerships is becoming key to grant award success

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  4 considerations for developing successful grant partnerships

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