EMS Grants

Overview of Funding

Available funding for the 2019 – 2021 biennium as determined by the 2019 North Dakota State legislative session is in the amount of $6,875,000, with one half of this ($3,437,500) available for distribution during the first year of the biennium. Year 1 funding will be awarded by the North Dakota Department of Health (Department) with contracts beginning September 11, 2019. 

 Year 1 funding distribution is based on a formula put into statute through HB 1268. This formula takes into consideration factors such as the average run volume, budget information, cost per ambulance run (as determined by actual data submitted to the Department), and local revenue potential determined by taxable valuation. The basis of this formula was designed through discussions between the North Dakota Department of Health, the EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC) and the Rural EMS Assistance (REMSA) Subcommittee.

Purpose of Funding

The intent of this funding is to facilitate the development of a reliable EMS system within the state of North Dakota. The intent is not to financially sustain each individual ambulance service. 

2019 Rural EMS Assistance (REMSA) Fund Grant information *Note - once again, it is recommended to download all forms prior to beginning. This should make it easier to save completed/partially completed forms for future use or completion.

Memo: Notice of Grant Award Procedural Change 2019 - 2021 Biennium (4/15/2019)

North Dakota Rural EMS Assistance Fund Notice of Grant Award Attachment A

Notice of Grant Award Requirements Addendum (Required on a biennial basis for grant acceptance)

North Dakota Rural EMS Assistance Fund Notice of Grant Award Attachment B (Budget Template)

North Dakota Department of Health Internal Control Questionnaire

2019 - 2020 Funding Calculation Spreadsheet

Explanation of 2019 - 2020 Funding Calculation Spreadsheet

Grant applications are available through the Program Reporting System (PRS).

The following are examples of how the applications will appear when you access them online through PRS. These are not fillable forms and they are NOT to be used for applying for the grants.

Note: These grant policies are not finalized and are currently under review. Please contact the Division of EMS with any questions.

• EMS Agency Training Grant
  • Example Application
  • Policy

• EMS Personnel Initial Training Grant
  • Example Application
  • Policy

• Continuing Education Grant
  • Example Application
  • Policy

• Paramedic Training Assistance Grant
  • Example Application
  • Policy

• North Dakota Department of Health Reporting System (PRS)

Grant applications will only be accepted through the Program Reporting System (PRS). Paper 'applications' will be returned.

Christopher Price, MPA, NRP
Deputy Chief, Health Resources and Response Section
Director, Division of Emergency Medical Systems
701-328-4728 (o)  
701-328-0357 (f)
cprice@nd.gov