General Grant Information

OEMS has added a Special Priority to the list of existing Special Priorities, Migration to VPHIB’s version 3 (VAv3) Requirements, that you may apply for during the grant cycle.  The Special Priorities listed below will prioritize your application during the review process.  YOU MUST SUBMIT THE SPECIAL PRIORITIES QUESTIONNAIRE with your grant application and any other Questionnaire that is required for your specific request:

Migration to VPHIB’s version 3 (VAv3) Requirements - VPHIB Questionnaire REQUIRED

Emergency Medical Dispatch

Emergency Operations - All COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MUST BE P25 Compliant – Communications Questionnaire REQUIRED

Innovative (Special) Projects

Multi-Jurisdictional or Agency Projects - Must submit a signed “LETTER OF AGREEMENT” from all parties (jurisdictions/agencies) listed in the grant request – agreement must include a brief description of the grant, intended purpose and agency and/or jurisdiction support of the project.

Recruitment and Retention

Migration to VPHIB’s version 3 (VAv3) Requirements
OEMS is making this priority available in response to changes that have now taken place with the national EMS dataset and technical requirements; OEMS must make significant changes to Virginia’s EMS data collection programs, Virginia Pre-Hospital Information Bridge (VPHIB).  Virginia’s VPHIB program will be moving from its current version 2 to the new Virginia version 3 minimum dataset and technical format, or what we are calling “VAv3.”  Funding may be used for a broad range of items including, but not limited to, hardware, software, licenses, support and services.  All applicants must complete the VPHIB Questionnaire regardless of whether the agency is seeking special priority consideration.

What is eligible for funding?

OEMS is able to fund programs, projects, equipment, training and a variety of many other items.  The only items that are NOT eligible for funding can be found in the Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations, under 12VAC5-31-2920. Use of Funds. However, Virginia Code § 32.1-111.12. Virginia Rescue Squads Assistance Fund; disbursements, states that the purpose of RSAF is to provide "the requisite training for emergency medical service personnel and purchasing equipment needed by such rescue squads and organizations."

Is your agency applying for the re-chassis of an ambulance?
Consider the pricing when applying for a re-chassis – keep in mind the OEMS Price Listing to re-chassis is $95,000.00 (100%) and the OEMS price for a basic Type I Ambulance is $132,000.00 (100%).  If your agency can afford to match the pricing for $132,000.00 ($26,400.00 at 80% or $66,000.00 at 50%) then you should consider applying for the Type I Ambulance versus a re-chassis.  The premise behind this statement is your agency needs to think about why they should re-chassis for a price that could be comparable to purchasing a new ambulance. Things to consider when purchasing an ambulance >>

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