health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA
Rural Emergency Medical Services Training
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · TI-26-004
Award Range
$0 – $300K
Total Program Funding
$13.5M
Expected Awards
45
Deadline
July 16, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
SAMHSA funds 45 grants (up to $300K each, $13.5M total) for rural EMS training on substance use disorder recognition, overdose response, and behavioral health emergencies. Eligibility limited to EMS entities.
Who Should Apply
Rural EMS agencies, fire departments with EMS, ambulance services, and EMS training programs.
Who Should NOT Apply
Urban EMS, hospitals, non-EMS organizations, law enforcement.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must be a rural EMS provider or trainer
- •45 awards up to $300K
- •Must train on SUD/overdose response
- •No cost-sharing required
💡 GrantQuick Tip
45 awards — VERY accessible. Show call volume data including overdose runs. Train on naloxone, mental health de-escalation, and warm handoffs.
Competitiveness: Very low — most qualifying rural EMS agencies that apply get funded.
What This Grant Funds
Eligibility is statutorily limited to emergency medical services agencies operated by local or Tribal government (including fire-based and non-fire based) or an emergency medical services agency that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of title 26. See Eligibility for complete eligibility information.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $300K
- Total Program Funding
- $13.5M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 45
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1400
NOFOBudget.CSAT@samhsa.hhs.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov