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Ohio EMS Training and Equipment Grant

 
Program
web site
http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/09_10_prior
ity1_overview.pdf
Sponsor Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Deadlines April 1, 2010
Purpose The Ohio Division of EMS provides grant funding to EMS agencies for the purchase of training and equipment.
Eligibility EMS agencies in Ohio.
Geographic
coverage
Ohio
Amount of
funding
Awards will be need based. Applications will be scored based on the information provided on the application. Award amounts will be determined by rank of score and total funding available (requests for type and cost of equipment and training are no longer required in the application process). Please see the Training and Equipment/Expenditure Form under the grants section for a list of available equipment.
Application
process
The downloadable application packet includes: program information and guidelines, instructions, all required forms, and a list of training and equipment approved for purchase. The application will also be available in an electronic version on February 1, 2010 at the Ohio Division of EMS website www.ems.ohio.gov (click on the “Grants” section to access the electronic application).

There are only two ways to apply for the grant. 1.) Utilizing the hard copy. 2.) Using the electronic application process with the electronic signature.

Applications can be completed on-line using the Ohio EMS website at www.ems.ohio.gov Go to the grants section. Select the Electronic Application System. You must have a user ID and password to electronically sign the grant application. Only the person who is authorized to sign the application may obtain the password and user ID by providing drivers license information. This password information and access to the electronic application may be obtained at the above website beginning February 1, 2009. Contact grants staff at the phone number below if you are having difficulty accessing the grants system with your username and password.

 

For more information contact:
For more information regarding the Ohio EMS Grant process, call 1-800-233-0785.
Alan Boster
E-mail: aboster@dps.state.us
Diane Walton
dwalton@dps.state.us

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