The Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs, courses/classes and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS members.
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GRANT SUBMISSION CYCLE
February 1, 2008 - March 17, 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 17, 2008 No later than 5:00 p.m.
Note: All Grant Applications MUST be submitted via the Internet. The Affirmation page is due by March 17 with original signatures. Faxed and emailed affirmations are not accepted!
ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE UNDER THE GENERAL FUND, HOWEVER THE ORIGINAL AFFIRMATION PAGE MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 17, 2008 WITH THE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF THE (1) AUTHORIZED AGENT, (2) FISCAL OFFICER AND (3) OPERATIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR. IF NOT RECEIVED BY MARCH 17, 2008 YOUR GRANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED! FAXED AND EMAILED AFFIRMATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
NOTE: ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, IF APPLICABLE MAY BE EMAILED, FAXED OR MAILED:
The OEMS has identified six priority levels for funding in no particular order:
The OEMS will determine if your grant application falls within one of the priority funding categories. All grantees that are applying under the intent of a funding priority category must submit the Special Priorities Questionnaire. You can download the Special Priorities Questionnaire from the downloads section below.
2008 REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION
Effective December 1, 2007, in order to be reimbursed you must submit the 2006 IRS Form 990 copy (1st page only) of your tax returns. All information must be filled out including items (C) (D) and (E), without these items completed you WILL NOT receive reimbursement for your grant. Information for Form 990 can be found at the IRS Website.
Important Grant Information
Important information and changes regarding applications.
Financial Assistance Review Committee (FARC)
The FARC is the committee which reviews applications for the RSAF grants. The FARC visits two EMS regions annually for a Spring and Fall tour. See the slide show of the 2007 Spring Tour (31MB) in the ODEMSA region.
Please submit applicable grant information to:
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Attn: Amanda Davis - Grant Manager
109 Governor Street, Suite UB-55
Richmond, VA 23219
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Phone 804-864-7600 Fax 804-864-7580
Toll Free (VA Only) 1-800-523-6019
RSAF Grant Awards - January 1, 2008
CGAP - Grant Application Instructions
RSAF Special Priorities Questionnaire (pdf)
Microsoft Word
RSAF Rescue Truck/Extrication Equipment Questionnaire (pdf)
RSAF Grant Affirmation Page (pdf)Grant Program - Reimbursement Instructions
Grant Program - Agreement for Services Form
Grant Program - Equipment Status / Final Report Form (pdf)
For more information on the Grant Applications contact either Amanda Davis or Linwood Pulling at (804) 864-7600.