Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center
ID: 355640Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of pediatric emergency care by implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines and expanding pediatric readiness in prehospital EMS agencies and hospital Emergency Departments, particularly focusing on rural EMS practitioners through learning management platforms. The estimated total program funding for this cooperative agreement is $2,500,000, with one award expected to be made. Interested applicants, including accredited schools of medicine, should note that the synopsis is anticipated to be posted on October 22, 2024, with a closing date for applications on January 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Jocelyn Hulbert at (301) 443-7436 or via email at jhulbert@hrsa.gov.

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