Mobile Integrated Healthcare Grant Program

The Mobile Integrated Healthcare Grant Program is administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security through its Emergency Medical Services Division. The program is designed to support the development and implementation of mobile integrated healthcare programs in accordance with Indiana statutory requirements. Although the original statutory grant program was not funded for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, a companion competitive grant has been established using EMS Readiness funding to continue supporting similar initiatives. This reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community-based healthcare delivery models through EMS provider organizations. The purpose of the program is to expand access to healthcare services by enabling EMS providers to deliver nontraditional, community-based care. This includes initiatives that address gaps in healthcare access, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve coordination of care across systems. The grant prioritizes the creation of new mobile integrated healthcare programs or the expansion of existing ones, particularly those that demonstrate clear community need, incorporate cross-disciplinary collaboration, and include sustainability planning beyond the grant period. Funding provided through the program may be used for a wide range of expenses directly related to mobile integrated healthcare operations. Allowable uses include personnel costs, equipment purchases, and vehicle acquisition. However, funds cannot be used to replace existing funding sources for a project or be applied retroactively for expenses incurred prior to contract execution. Applicants proposing personnel costs must include a sustainability plan demonstrating how those costs will be maintained after the grant period ends. Eligibility is limited to Indiana EMS Commission-certified provider organizations, including both transport and non-transport providers at basic and advanced life support levels. Organizations not yet certified must obtain certification prior to applying. Additional administrative requirements include registration as a supplier or vendor and as a bidder with the state of Indiana. Applications must clearly identify all participating EMS entities if multiple organizations will benefit from the funding. The application process is conducted online through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security grants portal using a Smartsheet-based form. Applications are reviewed by State EMS Office staff, and submission does not guarantee funding. Evaluation prioritizes alignment with program goals, demonstrated community need, feasibility of implementation, and long-term sustainability. Matching funds are not required but are preferred and may improve an applicant’s competitiveness. The application deadline for the fiscal year 2026 cycle was February 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Award decisions are expected by April 30, 2026, with notification provided via email. The performance period for funded projects runs from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, followed by a liquidation period and final reporting requirements. Recipients must submit a final qualitative report by July 31, 2026, detailing outcomes and impacts of the funded activities. Administrative and reporting requirements are strict, requiring detailed documentation for all expenditures, including invoices and proof of payment. Only specific forms of documentation are accepted, and failure to comply may result in withheld reimbursement. The program also includes monitoring and compliance checks to ensure adherence to state requirements. Applicants and recipients may contact the program coordinator via the provided email address for assistance throughout the application and grant management process.

Emphasize sustainability of personnel costs and demonstrate community need and cross disciplinary collaboration as these are priority evaluation criteria