The Office of Emergency Medical Services Trauma System Coordination is responsible for managing Local Projects Grant (LPG) funding. The source of funds is from the Permanent Emergency Medical Service and Trauma Care Tobacco Endowment funds. The purpose of LPG funds is to support and improve the development of the Texas Emergency Health Care System and increase the availability and quality of emergency pre-hospital health care.
Who is eligible for funding?
Eligible organizations include department licensed EMS providers, department registered first responder organizations, Regional EMS/Trauma Advisory Councils (RACs), approved EMS education organizations, and pre-hospital injury prevention organizations.
When is the LPG application period open?
The LPG application, referred to as a Request For Proposal (RFP), is open once per year, for at least a six-week period. The RFP is currently closed. We expect t the next RFP will open in spring 2012.
What types of projects are funded through LPGs?
EMS personnel certification training, specialty training related to pre-hospital health care management, communication equipment, patient care equipment and non-disposable supplies, injury-prevention projects, continuing education programs and the purchase of an ambulance. For the first time, LPG funding was approved for accreditation fees paid to CoAEMSP and CAAHEP by department-approved paramedic education programs seeking initial CoAEMSP accreditation.
How can I apply?
The application for LPGs is referred to as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP contains all of the eligibility requirements, as well as, the application instructions and forms. The RFP is currently closed. When the RFP becomes available it is posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) web site.
LPG Data
Historically, about $1 million has been available for funding LPG awards each year. Click on the links below to download past awards.
Statute
Health & Safety Code, Chapter 773, Emergency Medical Services - § 773.119. GRANT PROGRAM
For additional information about Local Projects Grants, contact Linda Reyes at linda.reyes@dshs.state.tx.us or by phone at 512/834-6684.