OEMS Funding Opportunities
The Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) administers funding opportunities designated by state and federal governments to support and strengthen Minnesota’s EMS system. Depending on the program, funding may be awarded through competitive grants, formula-based allocations, or other legislatively directed initiatives. Opportunities may support service readiness, workforce development, training, education partnerships, and community care.
This page includes only funding opportunities administered by OEMS and does not list grants or funding programs managed by other organizations.
Current Opportunities
Ambulance Service Training & Staffing (AST&S) Grant Program
Status: Application period open
The Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is accepting applications for the Ambulance Service Training & Staffing (AST&S) Grant Program. This program supports licensed ambulance services in developing or expanding paid “Earn While You Learn” EMT training programs to strengthen the EMS workforce pipeline. Funding may be used for EMT education, certification costs, and wages and benefits for trainees while completing required training. This competitive grant prioritizes services that rely significantly on EMT-level staffing.
Application deadline: June 5, 2026
Previous Opportunities
Rural Uncompensated Care Pool
Status: Application period closed
This program supported licensed ambulance services by providing payments for qualifying EMS responses that did not result in transport to a hospital emergency department and for which no payment was received.
Application deadline: March 31, 2026
Ambulance Operating Deficit Grant Program
Status: Closed
This program provided funding to licensed ambulance services experiencing financial shortfalls to help offset operating deficits and support service sustainability across Minnesota.
General Information
- Each opportunity includes specific eligibility, allowable expenses, and deadlines. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
- Some opportunities may require pre-award risk assessment and financial or operational capacity review.
- Questions are accepted via email (see each opportunity for dates and instructions). Written responses are posted on the OEMS site.
Upcoming Opportunities
Future funding opportunities to support EMS workforce development and service readiness will be posted here when available. Please check back for updates.
General funding questions can be directed to the OEMS Grants Team at finance.oems@state.mn.us.