WellSpan Emergency Services Fund

WellSpan Emergency Services Fund

Request for Proposals

Proposals accepted on an ongoing basis.

Objective

Grants from the WellSpan Emergency Services Fund are intended to encourage nonprofit, community-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in Adams County to work toward a more coordinated, regional EMS system.

Grants may be made for the following purposes:

  • Professional services, such as hiring a consultant to facilitate a merger,
  • Start-up funding such as operational support in the first year,
  • Development of new collaborative projects to meet the emergency medical service needs of the community.

Eligibility

  • Applicants and their proposed partner organizations must be either a nonprofit and tax exempt organization, or a unit of government, or a public agency.

How to Apply

Submit:

  • a copy of the IRS determination letter for each involved organization.
  • a letter of intent to work toward merger, signed by all involved boards.
  • the single page WellSpan Emergency Services Fund Grant Proposal Summary
  • a narrative using the headings provided. Up to 3 pages, typed.
    • How does this project advance a more coordinated, regional EMS system?
    • Who are you partnering with?
    • Why is this project needed?
    • What outcomes do you expect to achieve?
    • How will this project achieve more coordinated, improved and financially sustainable services?
    • What are the steps you need to take to complete the project?
    • How would the partnership be structured?
    • Describe the costs incurred in this project.
    • How will the outcomes of this project be sustained after this funding is spent?

Submit your completed application and supporting documents to: info@adamscountycf.org 

For more information, please contact 717-337-0060.