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FY2026 application deadline was February 15, 2025; FY2027 application will open in mid-December 2025.
EMTS emergency grants is sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This emergency grant program assists Colorado EMS and trauma organizations that experience an emergency that seriously jeopardizes the level of EMS or trauma services within their service area.
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Apply for funds - EMTS Funding program RFA # 33499363 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Apply for funds - EMTS Funding program RFA # 33499363 The fiscal year 2026 Emergency Medical and Trauma Services provider grant application closed on Feb. 15, 2025. The regional and SEMTAC grant reviews will occur between March and May.
For the state fiscal year 2026, approximately $4. 8 million is available to fund grant projects to maintain and improve Colorado’s emergency medical and trauma services system. Program rules and requirements are in the FY 2026 EMTS Funding Guide .
All applicants must submit a recently updated organizational profile to apply for funding. The fiscal year 2027 provider grant application will open in mid-December. Funds are available on a reimbursement basis to organizations that provide EMS and trauma services as their primary purpose.
This generally includes ambulance services, first response agencies, acute care medical facilities, fire agencies, rescue groups, communications centers, training centers, and other public or private emergency medical and trauma services providers in Colorado. A complete pre-application must be submitted before midnight on Feb. 8, 2025.
Once the pre-application is approved, the grant application will be made available to the applicant. Early submission of both the pre-application and grant application is strongly encouraged.
Mid-December: Provider and system improvement grant application period opens January: Educational grant workshops held February 8: Pre-application deadline February 15: Provider and system improvement grant application period closes February 21: Financial waiver review session March - April: Regional grant reviews are conducted - View review dates May 8 and 9: SEMTAC grant review sessions June 30: Public notice of grant awards announced All agencies applying for EMTS funding must update and submit their EMTS organizational profile information form.
An organization profile gatekeeper must be established to submit the profile information form. For more information, see the EMTS organization profiles page . If awarded funds, most grantees will be issued a statement of work that details the project specifics.
The grantee will receive an executed purchase order after the signed statement of work is returned to the department. Projects funded for over $250,000 require a contract agreement. If applying for funds, you should review the following documents first.
These provisions and terms must be adhered to if funded for an EMTS grant award. Request for applications administrative information General and special provisions for contracts Purchase order terms and conditions If funded, provider grant awardees must provide matching funds. The standard match is 50% of the project cost.
All items or services must be delivered to the grantee and paid in full to be eligible for reimbursement. A waiver to the standard 50% match is available. Applicants can apply for a reduced match of 40, 30, 20 or 10 percent.
Those who wish to apply for a financial waiver must answer additional questions and provide financial documents in the grant application. A financial waiver hearing is conducted to determine if the applicant will be granted the requested financial waiver. If an applicant applies and is denied the financial waiver, their application will not continue through the grant review process.
Applications are reviewed based on the criteria set in the EMTS funding program scoring tools found below. Provider grant scoring tool for FY26 System improvement scoring tool for FY26 Provider grant applications are reviewed and scored by a regional RETAC review committee and the statewide SEMTAC review committee. Scores from each review committee are averaged and combined to form a final grant application score.
System improvement grant applications are only reviewed by the SEMTAC during the April public policy and finance committee meeting. Each of the 11 RETACs holds its application review in either March or April of each year. The SEMTAC provider grant application reviews take place in mid-May of each year.
Provider grant applications are ranked based on the combined final grant application score. Funding awards are based on the application rank relative to the total amount available to fund for that fiscal year. Approximately 4.
2 million dollars were awarded in the fiscal year 2025. FY25 Public notice of awards FY24 Public notice of awards FY23 Public notice of awards
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Colorado organizations that provide emergency medical and trauma services are eligible to apply, including ambulance services, first response agencies, hospitals, clinics, fire agencies, rescue groups, communications ce… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $150,000 annually for the program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.