Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts public safety answering points and regional emergency communications entities to enhance their emergency medical dispatch capabilities.
The Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant supports Massachusetts public safety answering points and regional emergency communications entities in maintaining or providing emergency medical dispatch capability. Funded costs may include a certified emergency medical dispatch resource, an emergency medical dispatch protocol reference system, and other emergency medical dispatch and quality assurance services such as medical director or third-party review contracts. Eligible applicants are PSAPs, Regional PSAPs, Regional Secondary PSAPs, and RECCs in Massachusetts. Applications are submitted through Commbuys, and if submitted that way the original signed application pages must also be mailed to the State 911 Department.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Applicants request grant funds by eligible budget categories including certified emergency medical dispatch resources, protocol reference systems, and other emergency medical dispatch and quality assurance services.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants are PSAPs, Regional PSAPs, Regional Secondary PSAPs, and RECCs in Massachusetts. Applicants may seek funding for emergency medical dispatch resources, protocol reference systems, and related quality assurance services. Eligible work includes eligible PSAPs, Regional PSAPs, Regional Secondary PSAPs, and RECCs should review the guidelines and respond accordingly in MA.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 24, 2026
Application Closes
December 30, 2026
Grantor
Kevin Kroner
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