How much funding does EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding provide?

EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding provides Approximately $6.7 million total (multiple awards) in funding.

When is the deadline for EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding offered?

EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding runs on an annual cycle.

EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding

Colorado Rural Health Center

Foundation Annual Grants for First Responders

Funding Amount

Approximately $6.7 million total (multiple awards)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Grants and system improvement funding for organizations involved in providing emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado. Approximately $6.7 million available.

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Focus Areas:

Emergency medical services (EMS)
Trauma services
System improvement

Eligible Recipients: Organizations providing emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado

Application Portal: www.coems.info under "Funding Program" tab and "Apply" link

Contact:

Jeanne-Marie Bakehouse, RETAC Coordinator
Michael Gerber, RETAC Coordinator

Note: Information is from 2013; current status and deadlines should be verified on www.coems.info

How to Apply

Application Steps

Read the current FY Funding Guide
Obtain your username and password for www.cemsis.com
Log in and update your organizational profile
Submit your organizational profile for the current year
Complete and submit your funding application before the deadline (historically 5 p.m.)
Submit through www.coems.info under "Funding Program" and "Apply" link

Note: Historical deadline was February 14, 2014. Current deadlines should be confirmed on www.coems.info

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What Colorado Rural Health Center actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 22
Total given: $236K
Median grant: $7,797
Range: $6,850–$31K

By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Brighton, CO; Granby, CO; Canon City, CO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.