– Emergency Medical Services Grant Program
🏛 Montana Department of Transportation
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Montana-based emergency medical services providers seeking funding for vehicles and equipment.
Organizations with active EMS operations may apply, including municipal departments, volunteer services, and private providers. Applicants must demonstrate current EMS certification and readiness to use vehicles and equipment in emergency response.
The program supports purchasing or leasing ambulances, emergency response vehicles, equipment, and training materials. Projects must enhance prehospital emergency care or roadway safety response capacity.
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Program description
The Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. The Montana Legislature has found that care provided by professional paramedics and emergency medical technicians before a patient reaches the hospital—known as prehospital emergency medical services (EMS)—can improve outcomes for individuals experiencing medical emergencies. This care may also enhance roadway safety by providing timely emergency responses to motor vehicle crash sites. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to eligible EMS providers for purchasing or leasing ambulances or emergency response vehicles, as well as purchasing equipment and training materials. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements. For full details on this funding opportunity and the application criteria, please visit the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program webpage. Please note that the Montana Department of Transportation must comply with all applicable laws when procuring goods and services awarded resulting from a successful application. For questions regarding eligibility requirements, please contact: Bryce Shaneyfelt, State Highway Traffic Safety Section 406-444-3430 | bshaneyfelt@mt.gov
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (verify format on program webpage)
- EMS certification documentation
- Current operational capacity statement
- Detailed equipment or vehicle list with cost estimates
- Statement of intent describing expected impact
Program contact
- 👤 Bryce Shaneyfelt
- 📧 bshaneyfelt@mt.gov
- 📞 406-444-3430
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Active EMS providers operating in Montana. Contact the program administrator for specific organizational requirements.
What can funding be used for?
Ambulance and emergency response vehicle purchase or lease. Equipment and training materials are also eligible.
What is the application deadline?
June 30, 2026. Check the program webpage for any updates or rolling deadlines.
How much funding is available?
Award amounts are not specified. Contact the program for typical grant ranges.
How can I get more information?
Visit the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program webpage or call Bryce Shaneyfelt at 406-444-3430.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the program administrator early to clarify eligibility before investing application effort. Early questions prevent wasted time.
- Clearly document your current EMS operations and certification status. This demonstrates readiness to use equipment effectively.
- Request the program webpage and past awardee examples if available. Understanding funded projects helps you align your proposal.
- Develop a detailed plan showing how new vehicles or equipment will improve emergency response times or outcomes. Strong impact narratives win funding.
- Ensure all budget items are tied to prehospital care or roadway safety. Unrelated purchases will not be approved.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations cannot document current EMS licensing or operational capacity. Agencies must show they can staff and maintain purchased equipment.
Vague proposals about "improved service" without specific metrics or timelines lack persuasive power. Use data on response times, call volumes, or patient outcomes.
Requesting vehicles or equipment unrelated to prehospital emergency care falls outside program scope. Stay focused on ambulances, response vehicles, and direct care equipment.
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