The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program) is offering this grant, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplement, to enable states to establish or expand rural EMS programs. This grant is for the purpose of strengthening the EMS workforce in rural areas through strategic recruitment, retention, and improved financial and operational strategies. Supported activities include establishing career advancement paths, recruiting students, and educating community leaders on staffing needs. It also covers training for EMS billing, software updates, and facilitating cost-sharing agreements. Furthermore, the grant assists with travel and training/certification costs, and addresses crucial issues like provider fatigue and mental health. This initiative aims to combat rural EMS workforce shortages and inconsistent billing practices.
Opportunity ID: 349405
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=a83f81c3-c3ac-428a-8927-1b5a8071a7b4 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are state recipients funded under HRSA-24-002, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement. This is a competitive supplemental funding opportunity. Only states eligible for cooperative agreements awarded under HRSA-24-002 are eligible to apply for funding under this notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Competing Supplement (EMS Supplement). Throughout this NOFO, the term Flex Program will refer to the larger, primary program while EMS Supplement will refer to the supplemental projects that are the focus of this NOFO. The purpose of the EMS Supplement is to enable states to establish or expand programs for the provision of rural EMS by strengthening the EMS workforce in rural areas through recruitment, retention, and financial and operational strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as: • Establishing career advancement programs for EMS staff as part of the hiring process; • Working with local schools and community colleges to recruit students interested in EMS; • Educating community leaders on the need for volunteers and/or paid staff • Training on EMS billing; • Updating billing software; • Establishing cost-sharing agreements for billing services with other agencies; • Assisting with travel costs for training/certification; • Assisting with training/certification costs; • Addressing fatigue and the mental health toll of EMS work; The EMS Supplement intends to address and improve EMS workforce challenges in rural areas by offering support and resources to communities struggling with workforce shortages and inconsistent billing practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
TChappel@hrsa.gov Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ||
| updated | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| updated Eligibility | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| Jul 19, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=a83f81c3-c3ac-428a-8927-1b5a8071a7b4 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are state recipients funded under HRSA-24-002, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement. This is a competitive supplemental funding opportunity. Only states eligible for cooperative agreements awarded under HRSA-24-002 are eligible to apply for funding under this notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Competing Supplement (EMS Supplement). Throughout this NOFO, the term Flex Program will refer to the larger, primary program while EMS Supplement will refer to the supplemental projects that are the focus of this NOFO. The purpose of the EMS Supplement is to enable states to establish or expand programs for the provision of rural EMS by strengthening the EMS workforce in rural areas through recruitment, retention, and financial and operational strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as: • Establishing career advancement programs for EMS staff as part of the hiring process; • Working with local schools and community colleges to recruit students interested in EMS; • Educating community leaders on the need for volunteers and/or paid staff • Training on EMS billing; • Updating billing software; • Establishing cost-sharing agreements for billing services with other agencies; • Assisting with travel costs for training/certification; • Assisting with training/certification costs; • Addressing fatigue and the mental health toll of EMS work; The EMS Supplement intends to address and improve EMS workforce challenges in rural areas by offering support and resources to communities struggling with workforce shortages and inconsistent billing practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
TChappel@hrsa.gov Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=a83f81c3-c3ac-428a-8927-1b5a8071a7b4 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are state recipients funded under HRSA-24-002, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement. This is a competitive supplemental funding opportunity. Only states eligible for cooperative agreements awarded under HRSA-24-002 are eligible to apply for funding under this notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Competing Supplement (EMS Supplement). Throughout this NOFO, the term Flex Program will refer to the larger, primary program while EMS Supplement will refer to the supplemental projects that are the focus of this NOFO. The purpose of the EMS Supplement is to enable states to establish or expand programs for the provision of rural EMS by strengthening the EMS workforce in rural areas through recruitment, retention, and financial and operational strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as: • Establishing career advancement programs for EMS staff as part of the hiring process; • Working with local schools and community colleges to recruit students interested in EMS; • Educating community leaders on the need for volunteers and/or paid staff • Training on EMS billing; • Updating billing software; • Establishing cost-sharing agreements for billing services with other agencies; • Assisting with travel costs for training/certification; • Assisting with training/certification costs; • Addressing fatigue and the mental health toll of EMS work; The EMS Supplement intends to address and improve EMS workforce challenges in rural areas by offering support and resources to communities struggling with workforce shortages and inconsistent billing practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
TChappel@hrsa.gov Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be current recipients funded under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement. Only states (current Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program award recipients in states with certified critical access hospitals) are eligible to apply for funding under this notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose of this award is to build an evidence base for rural EMS activities in the Flex Program by funding the implementation of demonstration projects of sustainable rural EMS models and quality metrics, and by sharing the results of those projects with rural EMS agencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be current recipients funded under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement. Only states (current Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program award recipients in states with certified critical access hospitals) are eligible to apply for funding under this notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose of this award is to build an evidence base for rural EMS activities in the Flex Program by funding the implementation of demonstration projects of sustainable rural EMS models and quality metrics, and by sharing the results of those projects with rural EMS agencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.241 — State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose of this award is to build an evidence base for rural EMS activities in the Flex Program by funding the implementation of demonstration projects of sustainable rural EMS models and quality metrics, and by sharing the results of those projects with rural EMS agencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:TChappel@hrsa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349405 Full Announcement-HRSA-24-006 -> v2.MODIFIED 2.28.24_FORHP HRSA-24-006 (U2W) Flex EMS Supplement_FINAL.pdf
Folder 349405 Other Supporting Documents-Notice -> HELP WITH GRANTS.GOV ERROR MESSAGES.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration TChappel@hrsa.gov Email: TChappel@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.241 | HRSA-24-006 | Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement | PKG00284581 | Jan 24, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349405 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349405 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
349405 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349405 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349405 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349405 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349405 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349405 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349405 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
349405 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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