AUGUST 18, 2026, UPDATE:
The Maine Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has extended the application submission deadline for RFA# 202606106: Rural Health Transformation Funding for Community Paramedicine.
Applications are now due no later than Monday, August 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
About the Funding Opportunity
Funded through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this grant provides up to $4,964,064 in total funding to establish, expand, and enhance Community Paramedicine (CP) services across rural Maine.
- Single Agency Award: Up to $500,000
- Regional / Group Award: Up to $750,000
- Geographic Focus: Priority consideration for projects serving care gaps in Washington, Aroostook, and Lincoln counties.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted electronically via the State of Maine Vendor Self Service System (VSS).
- Submission Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. EDT
- Vendor Portal: Maine Vendor Self Service (VSS) System
- Required Naming Convention: RFA# 202606106 Application Submission – [Applicant Name]
Questions & Contact Information
For technical questions, submission guidance, or full details on allowable costs and eligibility criteria, please refer to the updated official bulletin or contact:
Ashley Moody, Systems of Care Coordinator
Maine Bureau of Emergency Medical Services | Department of Public Safety
Email: Ashley.N.Moody@maine.gov