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MDHHS awards $14 million to EMS grant recipients
August 04, 2023
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded emergency medical services (EMS) grants totaling $14 million to expand workforce development training programs to address the critical shortage of EMS personnel statewide through scholarships and grants for students.
“MDHHS is providing solutions to the shortage of EMS workers in the state,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “While partnering with industry stakeholders to solve this immediate problem, we are also proactively ensuring this critical field is an attractive option for Michigan residents interested in pursuing a career in EMS. We are committed to addressing the EMS shortage by providing tuition assistance, outreach and education across the state.”
To date, MDHHS awarded 37 grants totaling $8 million to support more than 400 paramedical students through tuition and wage assistance as well as mileage reimbursement, tutoring services and childcare assistance. Financial support will be provided for students until training is complete.
This week, 23 additional grant recipients have been chosen, with funding totaling more than $6 million. There is the potential for an additional $2 million to be awarded in the coming weeks. Recipients are located across Michigan and include municipal agencies, community colleges, private EMS agencies and proprietary education programs. Grants ranged from $80,000 to $350,000 and include initiatives to support students, increase enrollment and increase interest in EMS as a career field.
For information on how to find a program, visit: Michigan.gov/EMSeducation.
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