This grant is designed to improve trauma care systems in the U.S. by enhancing coordination between emergency medical services (EMS) and hospitals. It aims to ensure that severely injured patients receive the right level of care quickly, especially in areas where access to trauma care is currently lacking.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for private institutions of higher education that are interested in developing and testing new models to improve trauma care coordination and readiness.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Proposing a project unrelated to trauma care coordination
- Requesting funds outside the $300,000 - $500,000 range
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application submissions
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a private institution of higher education
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within the $300,000 - $500,000 range
- Evidence of ability to coordinate with EMS and hospitals
- Previous experience or expertise in trauma care systems
- Organizational background and capability statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Project timeline and milestones
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the goal of improving trauma care coordination
- Strictly adhere to the budget range
- Be aware of the short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education. These are colleges or universities that are privately managed and not operated by the government. They must be interested in developing and testing new models to improve trauma care coordination and readiness.
Overview
This grant is specifically for private institutions of higher education that are interested in developing and testing new models to improve trauma care coordination and readiness.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Proposing a project unrelated to trauma care coordination
- Requesting funds outside the $300,000 - $500,000 range
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application submissions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and test scalable models that enhance trauma care readiness and coordination between EMS and hospitals. This includes improving patient access to appropriate care levels and ultimately aims to improve health outcomes.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 18, 2026(22 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 19, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a private institution of higher education
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget within the specified range
- Gather evidence of partnerships with EMS and hospitals
- Compile organizational background information
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Outline a project timeline with clear milestones
- Design an evaluation plan for measuring project success
- Submit the application by the deadline