EMS Stabilization Grant Program Overview

On July 11, 2023, the 131st Maine Legislature, in concert with Governor Mills’ Administration, enacted legislation that created a $31 million grant program to support the EMS system throughout the State of Maine.

M.R.S. Title 32 Chapter 2-B §98. Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program

The Maine Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Fund, as it is called, is broken into two distinct phases (Stabilization and Sustainability).  The funding and application processes are unique for each phase.

Stabilization Fund

  • The Stabilization Component was intended to be rapidly deployed and source emergency medical services (EMS) agencies experiencing significant financial woes with temporary fiscal support to ensure that all Mainers and visitors to the State continue to receive high-quality EMS care.
  • The funding became available on October 26, 2023 and the EMS Board passed an emergency rule on December 6, 2023 allowing Maine EMS to proceed with the $12 million dollar Stabilization Grant Program component of the grant program.  The application period opened and began accepting applications on December 13, 2023, began awarding funds on February 12, 2024, and the application period closed on May 21, 2024.  The grant period will close April 30, 2025.
  • Maine EMS Rules Chapter 25 - Implementing the Maine EMS Stabilization Program (PDF) (3/18/24)
  • Maine EMS Stabilization Program Overview (PDF) (9/28/2023)
  • Maine EMS Stabilization Program Update (PDF) (05/21/24)

Eligible Agencies

Awards

Post Award Reporting

Questions?

Award Reporting

  • Agencies receiving funding awards are required to provide post award reports to Maine EMS, with the grant closing on April 30, 2025.
  • A sustainability plan was also required to be submitted within 180 days of receiving funds.