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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
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SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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64.003
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State Project Title:
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Awards
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Agency:
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Department of Health
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Program:
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64200000 - Community Public Health
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Budget Entity:
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64200800 Statewide Public Health Support Services
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA #490, FY 2025-2026, $2,181,461
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Appropriation Category:
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059999 - Aid to Local Governments, EMS Matching Grants
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Related CFDA Code:
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N/A
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Authorization:
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Sections 401.104 - 401.113, Florida Statutes/(F.S.)
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Objectives:
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To provide funds for the expansion and/or improvement of pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS).
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Local Government, Non-Profit, For-Profit
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Restrictions:
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Funding is limited to entities involved in emergency medical services (EMS) systems. Two types of grants are available: EMS Matching Grants and EMS Rural Matching Grants.
For EMS Matching Grants, applicants must provide 25 percent local match. For-Profit organizations may receive funding only on a cost reimbursement basis. Pursuant to s. 401.113(2)(b), F.S., requested grant funds must be used for one or more of the following activities: conducting research; increasing existing levels of emergency medical services; evaluation; community education; and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving and first-aid techniques.
For EMS Rural Matching Grants, applicants must provide up to 10 percent local match. Pursuant to s. 401.113(2)(b)2., F.S., grant awards may be used for improvement, expansion, or continuation of services provided. Eligible counties must have a population of 100,000 or less and density of less than 100 people per square mile.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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Information about the grant cycle and the application time period dates are placed on the department's website.
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Application Procedures:
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Applicants obtain a copy of the "EMS Matching Grant Program Application Packet" and grant booklet and complete the application form within. The form must be submitted within publicly advertised dates.
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Award Procedures:
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Applications are evaluated by an independent team of emergency medical services professional persons in accordance with objective criteria identified in the grant booklet. The Department of Health has final authority on funding decisions.
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Deadlines:
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Deadlines vary each year and are advertised on the website of the EMS Program.
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Information Contact:
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Claire Guadiana
Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services Program
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A22
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-1722
Phone: (850) 408-4817
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Web Address:
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http://www.floridahealth.gov/provider-and-partner-resources/ems-grants/index.html
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Associated Subjects:
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Emergency Medical Services
Rural/Small Communities
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