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Part of Health services

Medical First Responder Grant

Funding to develop new medical first responder (MFR) programs and build community capacity to effectively respond to medical emergencies.

Important dates

Applications for the MFR Grant are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is November 12, 2024, by 4 pm.

Overview

The Medical First Responder (MFR) Grant will provide one-time funding to develop new MFR capacity – in other words, new MFR programs – in rural and remote communities, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

MFR agencies are voluntary programs most commonly operated by municipalities through fire departments or local community groups. These agencies allow for quick response to emergencies, providing patient care and assistance until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.

This grant aims to strengthen the EMS system and improve its overall system capacity and sustainability.

Funding

A total of $800,000 in funding is available. A maximum of 16 grants of up to $50,000 are available to communities.

Funding can be used for the purchase of new equipment, training for staff and volunteers, and other supports. Staff wages, renovations, vehicles or infrastructure and administration fees are not supported by the grant.

Eligibility

Municipalities, rural and remote communities, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities – including First Nations, Tribal Councils and Treaty Organizations, Metis Settlements General Council, Metis Settlements, Métis Nation of Alberta, and Indigenous-serving non-profit organizations – who meet the following criteria:

If you have questions about eligibility, email us at [email protected].

How to apply

Step 1. Read the guidelines

The MFR Grant guidelines highlights important information about the grant application and proposal process.

Step 2. Complete the application and proposal package

Medical First Responder Grant Application and Proposal

Follow the directions on the application and proposal to fill out the forms. Include the following documents in your grant application and proposal package:

  • completed and signed grant application and completed proposal package
  • evidence of authority to act on behalf of the community
  • letter of intent/commitment to participate in the AHS Medical First Response program

Organizations can submit the application and proposal using any digital file format, provided it includes the required information.

Step 3. Submit the application and proposal package

Email your completed grant application and proposal package to [email protected].

After you apply

Applications will be reviewed by December 4, 2024. Funding will be distributed geographically across the province, taking into consideration location and distance from local EMS services and population.

Once applications and proposals are reviewed and decisions are finalized, successful applicants will be notified of the decision and the funding they will receive.

Reporting

The grant agreement will outline the reporting requirements and schedule. Recipients must regularly report on the project’s financial status and outcomes achieved.

Contact

Connect with the Alberta Health, Emergency Health Services Branch:

Email: [email protected]