The Bureau administers the annual Emergency Medical Services Agency Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) grant and other grants depending upon availability. These grants are used to help Idaho EMS agencies with the purchase of vehicles and equipment.
Detailed information on the EMSAVE grant can be found in the sections below:
- EMSAVE Grant
- General Grant Resources
For questions regarding grant information, email EMSGrants@dhw.idaho.gov or call 208-334-4000.
Subgrant Process Webinars
Awardees are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two webinars. These webinars will discuss changes, review expectations, answer questions, and walk through the subgrant process and monitoring requirements.
The first webinar is scheduled for July 23rd at 6PM MT and the second is scheduled during business hours on August 5th at 10AM MT. Those who are not able to attend, may be required to schedule time to review the presentation with the EMS Grants Specialist.
The EMSAVE grant was established in 2000 to provide vehicles and equipment for EMS personnel in the performance of their duties. The grant is funded by a $1 a year fee on each Idaho driver’s license. Resulting from the 1999 Legislative session, the Bureau was charged with the responsibility of distributing funds through the EMSAVE Grant to qualifying Idaho EMS agencies. The first grant funds were awarded to eligible Idaho EMS agencies in 2001. This grant program enables Idaho EMS agencies to acquire vehicles and patient care equipment for their communities that they might not have been able to afford otherwise.