Rural Emergency Medical Services Training

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services is forecasting a program to recruit and train emergency medical services personnel for deployment in rural communities. This initiative focuses on equipping EMS staff to deliver immediate, life-saving interventions such as opioid overdose reversal, initiation of buprenorphine treatment, CPR, and oxygen administration. The goal is to enhance emergency response capabilities in underserved areas, reduce the burden on overextended local hospitals, and improve patient outcomes through rapid stabilization and transport. Personnel will be trained as first responders capable of providing critical care directly in the field, bridging gaps in access to timely medical intervention. The program is listed as a forecast with a posted date of March 20, 2026, and no solicitation number or set-aside details have been specified. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Angela Caldwell at rems-training@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at 240-276-2586. The place of performance and NAICS code are not provided, but the program is expected to operate across rural regions within the United States. Further details, including application procedures and funding specifics, are anticipated to be released through the official grants.gov portal linked in the contract data.