Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Individuals and organizations with demonstrated leadership, commitment, and innovation in EMS-driven prevention programming

Other requirements

  • Programs focused on injury and illness prevention
  • Examples include: opioid use disorder prevention, pediatric injury prevention, community paramedicine

Overview

Organization: California Paramedic Foundation (in partnership with EMS World, RedFlash Group, and Air Methods Corporation)

Overview:
National award recognizing individuals and organizations who create EMS-driven injury and illness prevention programs. The award honors emergency responders who have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and innovation in preventing injury before it happens.

Award History & Focus

  • Named after: Nicholas Rosecrans, a young toddler whose tragic drowning spurred EMS injury and illness prevention programs in Southern California
  • Award timing: Presented annually at EMS World Expo
  • Recognition: Winners receive national recognition and spotlight profile in JEMS magazine
  • Award sponsors: California Paramedic Foundation, RedFlash Group, EMS World, Air Methods Corporation

Eligibility

  • Individuals and organizations with demonstrated leadership, commitment, and innovation in EMS-driven prevention programming
  • Programs focused on injury and illness prevention
  • Examples include: opioid use disorder prevention, pediatric injury prevention, community paramedicine

Previous Winners (2018-2022)

  • 2022: Dr. Gerard Carroll and Cooper EMS (buprenorphine program)
  • 2020: Dr. Kevin Munjal and Mt. Sinai Community Paramedicine Program
  • 2019: Colerain Township Fire and EMS (opioid prevention)

Contact

  • Phone: 619-722-1237
  • Email: john@caparamedic.org
  • Website: caparamedic.org/nicholas-rosecrans

How to Apply

Nomination Process

  1. Submit nomination form - Complete 2018 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Nomination Form (or current year form)
  2. Include relevant details about the nominee's prevention work, leadership, innovation, and community impact
  3. Submit electronically to the California Paramedic Foundation

Application Materials

  • Nomination form demonstrating leadership in injury/illness prevention
  • Evidence of innovation in prevention programming
  • Documentation of community impact and outcomes

Contact for Nominations

  • Email: john@caparamedic.org
  • Organization: California Paramedic Foundation

What Paramedic Resources Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$157K
Median grant
$37K
Range
$18K–$65K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Thousand Oaks, CA; Pasadena, CA; Woodland, CA.

Example grants

  • Conejo Health · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Opioid prevention

    $65K

  • Falck · Pasadena, CA

    Opioid prevention

    $49K

  • County of Yolo · Woodland, CA

    Opioid prevention

    $25K

  • Alameda Helath System · Oakland, CA

    Opioid prevention

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • First responders
  • Disaster relief
  • Community health

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