September 01, 2026
FY 2027 EMS Trauma-Related Equipment Grant
The Georgia Trauma Commission (GTC) is pleased to offer an FY 2027 grant opportunity to purchase trauma-related equipment for 911-zone provider peak-staffed ambulances. The GTC EMS Committee has allocated $2,593,832.65 for this grant.
Funding Distribution
Click here to view ATTACHMENT A , which provides a detailed breakdown of eligible grant amounts by 911-zone provider. The EMS Committee has implemented a minimum funding floor of $12,000.00. Eligible funding is as follows.
- 911-zone providers with a total calculated allocation (across all 911-zone counties) below $12,000.00 will receive the minimum eligible funding amount of $12,000.00.
- 911-zone providers with a total calculated allocation (across all 911-zone counties) exceeding $12,000.00 will receive eligible funding based on the number of peak ambulances, at a rate of $2,237.29 per peak ambulance.
Approved Equipment List
Click here to view ATTACHMENT B , which provides a list of approved trauma-related equipment for reimbursement of planned purchase. Please review the approved equipment list carefully.
If you wish to purchase trauma-related equipment not listed or removed, you may submit a special equipment request form for the EMS Committee review by using the following link: Special Equipment Request Form.
The deadline to submit a special equipment request is October 2, 2026
How to Apply
Please submit your electronic grant application by using the following link:
FY 2026 EMS Equipment Grant Application
The deadline to submit the grant application is October 31, 2026
You will be asked to upload your notarized equipment list affidavit ( Click here to view ATTACHMENT C ) within the electronic application. Please complete your application on or before October 31, 2026. Late applications will be returned to the sender.
Approved grant applications will be processed for payment within 60 days of receipt. We will keep you informed about the status of your application throughout the grant cycle.
We look forward to serving the EMS community with this grant award opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact the GTC office at [email protected] or 706-841-2800.
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Important Dates
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | GTC EMS Grant application opens for all qualifying Georgia agencies |
| October 2, 2026 | GTC Deadline for special equipment purchase requests |
| October 31, 2026 | GTC EMS Grant application closes |