Rural Emergency Medical Services Training

The purpose of this program is to recruit and train EMS personnel in rural areas with a particular focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) substance use and mental disorders. SAMHSA recognizes the great need for emergency services in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel serve across the country. Recipients will be expected to train EMS personnel on SUD and COD, trauma-informed, recovery-based care for people with such disorders in emergency situations and, as appropriate, to maintain licenses and certifications relevant to serve in an EMS agency. With this program, SAMHSA aims to develop the capacity of EMS staff to support residents in rural communities.

This NOFO will be open for FY 2024 and FY 2025. The following are the due dates for each FY:

• FY 2023: Applications are due by May 1, 2023 (Closed)
• FY 2024: Applications are due by March 20, 2024
• FY 2025: Applications are due by March 20, 2025

Applications submitted by the due date will be reviewed and funding decisions will be made by the end of the FY.

Applicants that do not receive funding are eligible to apply for the following fiscal year.