The Spring Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Cycle is now open. The application period for the Fall 2025 RSAF competitive matching grant cycle opened on Friday, August 01, 2025, and will close on Monday, September 15, 2025, 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.

Programs, services, and equipment funded by RSAF must comply with the plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the EMS Advisory Board pursuant to §32.1-12 and 32.1- 111.3 of the Code of Virginia. RSAF grants may be approved for the following:

1. Establishment of a new EMS agency, program, or service where needed to improve emergency medical services offered in an area.

2. Expansion or improvement of an existing EMS agency, program, or service.

3. Replacement of equipment or procurement of new equipment; or

4. Establishment, expansion, or improvement of EMS training programs

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 RSAF Pre-Award Webinar slides as well.

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 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm.