Deadlines for submission of applications are March 15 and September 15 at 5:00 PM annually. (If the deadline falls on a weekend, state or federal holiday, the application must be received by 5:00pm in the Office of EMS the next business day). Online submissions may be done by downloading the Consolidated Grant Application Program (CGAP) software from the OEMS website at www.vdh.virginia.gov/OEMS/Grants/index.htm
The Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. The primary goal of this program is to financially assist non-profit EMS agencies and organizations to purchase EMS equipment and vehicles. 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. The OEMS has identified six priority levels for funding in no particular order: (1) Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD): The primary goal of funding EMD is to provide a systematic way to handle calls for medical assistance and provide lifesaving pre-arrival medical instructions for the patient while responders are enroute. EMD funding can include communication equipment, software and equipment necessary to install communications; (2) Emergency Operations: The primary goal of funding the Emergency Ops priority is to provide assistance to recognized deployment teams of Virginia's Emergency Operations Response system. This equipment will assist the teams in deploying in a more efficient manner and better serve the communities to which they are deployed. Priority consideration will be given to teams already recognized by the Office of EMS; (3) Innovative (Special) Projects: The Virginia Office of EMS encourages new and innovative Special Projects that will benefit our EMS system. Such Special Projects must be planned and developed to meet outlined objectives that will enhance EMS service and provide specific benefits to the system and users; (4) Multi-Jurisdictional/Agency Projects (MJAP): Requests for the MJAP priority are the grouping of jurisdictions or agencies that are applying for the same type of items/equipment/programs/projects. Grants that are submitted by multi-agencies shows planning and forethought and will be look upon favorably; (5) Recruitment and Retention: Preference for the Recruitment and Retention priority will be on new and innovative programs/campaigns focusing on the importance of management and leadership. Media campaigns, recruitment and retention booths/displays, training and incentive programs are some examples under this priority; (6) Training: The primary goal of funding this priority is to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training to volunteer and career staff. Other training examples may include: management and leadership training, OMD training and training topics such as Spanish for EMS.
For the January 1 through December 31, 2008 RSAF grant cycle, 110 agencies were awarded grants totaling $4,031,528; the minimum award was $405.00 to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department, the maximum award was $262,000 to Rappahnnock County Fire & Rescue. For a complete list of awards visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/OEMS/Files_page/Grant/Awards1207.pdf
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Name: Amanda Davis
Department: Grant Manager
Street: Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street, Suite UB-55
City: Richmond
Zip: 23219
Fax: 804-864-7580
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