Celebrating Over 45 Years of
EMS Collaboration and Cooperation
May 15, 2020
Covid-19 Funding Announcement for
Central Region EMS Providers
Arizona Emergency Medical Systems, Inc. (AEMS) has recently received $120,000 from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System. 

The purpose of this funding is to provide Covid-19 equipment and training support for Central Region fire departments/districts, hospitals, and other EMS provider agencies in need. Each Region may retain 10% to support administrative costs associated with the distribution of these funds.

In distributing these funds, AEMS supports an equitable, collaborative, and cooperative process. We will be employing our successful Provider Grant process from the past, where all those applying for funding will help AEMS determine who should receive the funds, based on a priority rating system. Our goal is to maximize the allotment of these funds so as many agencies as possible may receive some benefit.
The Covid-19
Funding Process
Four Steps

1. Mini Needs Assessment. To provide AEMS and the State with a better understanding of what the immediate EMS needs are relating to Covid-19, including PPE.

Time Frame: May 15-29, 2020

May 29 is the deadline to submit the Needs Assessment.
2. Simple Funding Application. A brief application will be used to streamline the process and capture the pertinent details - ie what is the organization's need and how will the funds allotted be used.

 Time Frame: * May 27 – June 12, 2020

June 12 is the deadline to submit the Funding Application

*Funding Application Materials Will Be Available On May 27
3. Priority Distribution Meeting. All applicants will be expected to partake in a Zoom group meeting on June 24, Wednesday where they will be provided opportunity to present their needs and answer any questions. Upon the conclusion of the presentations, all participants will vote - ranking participating organizations based on need. The lower the total score received, the higher the priority.

Time Frame:   June 24, 2020 / 1:00-5:00 pm

Provider Grant Prioritization Meeting held via Zoom
4. Distribution of Funding. Funding will be distributed based on priority ranking score. All those receiving funds MUST agree to provide AEMS with an itemized report of the equipment/training purchased. 

Time Frame: Distribution of funds will begin the week of July 8, 2020
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Needs Assessment
Deadline: May 29, 2020

Our first step in this funding process is to conduct a Covid-19 Needs Assessment. We ask for your organization’s cooperation in completing this assessment to help us determine your equipment and training needs concerning Covid-19.

It is important that you thoroughly detail and document your Covid-19 related needs as it pertains to your organization and area served. The information provided should support your funding request.

This assessment will provide us with an idea of how many organizations may be applying for funds and to help us determine if we may need to limit amounts per agency.  

NOTE: Any organization that will be applying for these funds MUST complete the Needs Assessment.

Questions or assistance with this process, please contact:
Peggy Baker
AEMS Executive Director
pbaker@aems.org
623-847-4100
Needs Assessment website address:
A rizo na Emergency Medical Systems, Inc. 
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