Volunteer Rescue-EMS Fund
This funding opportunity assists recognized rescue and EMS organizations in North Carolina with purchasing equipment and making capital improvements to enhance their emergency response capabilities.
The purpose of the Volunteer Rescue-EMS Fund is to assist rescue organizations in North Carolina to purchase equipment and make capital expenditures. Rescue organizations can receive matching grants up to $25,000, or non-matching grants up to $3,000 depending on their cash assets. Eligibility criteria include being recognized by the NC Department of Insurance as a rescue, EMS, or rescue/EMS provider, and meeting the standards of the NC Association of Rescue/EMS and/or the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services. Key dates include application availability on August 1, submission deadline on October 1, and grant recipient announcement on December 15. Invoices and proof of payment are due by April 30.
Award Range
$3,000 - $25,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - dollar-for-dollar match for grants up to $25,000.
Additional Details
Organizations with cash assets over $1,000 must match the grant dollar-for-dollar; those with less than $1,000 can receive a non-matching grant.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Rescue providers must be all-volunteer, with up to ten paid positions, and recognized by relevant state authorities.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
North Carolina Department of Insurance
Phone
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