The Spring Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Cycle is now open. The application period for the Fall 2024 RSAF competitive matching grant cycle opened on Thursday, August 01, 2024, and will close on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 

OEMS will accept applications from nonprofit licensed EMS agencies and other Virginia EMS organizations pursuant to § 32.1-111.12 via the EMS Grant Information Funding Tool (E-GIFT).

 EMS agencies seeking to apply for RSAF funding ARE ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING THEIR RSAF APPLICATION FROM THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMS COUNCIL. To schedule an appointment for assistance with completing an RSAF application, please contact the council office at (276) 628-4151 or via email at . Please click on the link below to view more information about this program, including information on an upcoming pre-award technical assistance webinar.

The RSAF Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations that can be used to purchase EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs, courses/classes, and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS providers. 

More information concerning the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) program and helpful guidance can be found on the OEMS website by clicking this link. To help prepare, you may access the Spring 2023 RSAF Pre-Award Technical Assistance Webinar slides and recordings at the bottom of this page.

You may also contact:

Michael Berg-Grants Program Manager
1041 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500

1-800-523-6019 (VA only)
804-888-9106 (phone)
804-371-3108 (fax)

The deadline for submitting your grant application, affirmation page, and quote(s) to the Office of EMS is Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm.