John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants
This funding opportunity supports emergency medical services in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties by providing grants for training and equipment to enhance service delivery and save lives.
The John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants, established by the Community Foundation with proceeds from the sale of Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service, support emergency medical services in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties. The grants aim to provide training and equipment to enhance the delivery of emergency medical services, thereby improving accessibility and saving lives. Additionally, a limited number of grants are available to organizations in the rest of Dutchess County through the Cardiovascular Fund. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties, police departments, fire companies, and volunteer ambulance services. Grants of up to $3,500 are available, with a total funding pool of approximately $20,000 annually. Applications must be submitted online by October 15, 2024, with awards announced in December.
Award Range
Not specified - $3,500
Total Program Funding
$20,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Approximately $20,000 is available annually, with one fall grant cycle.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Preference will be given to organizations that had not received funding in the prior year. Ineligible applicants include those requesting funds for programs 100% funded through other sources or for basic and advanced EMT training and recertification programs.
Geographic Eligibility
Dutchess County, Putnam County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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