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GrantPennsylvania EMS Provider Tuition Assistance & Agency Recruitment/Retention Reimbursement — 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score88/100
FundingUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement for eligible EMS professionals; up to $5,000 per fiscal year for eligible recruitment and retention expenses incurred by Pennsylvania-licensed EMS agencies. Separate from the additional $6 million 2026-27 EMS Operating Fund equipment investment distributed through 13 Regional EMS Councils.
DeadlineCurrent public 2026 announcement does not state a single statewide closing date. Confirm the active reimbursement window, forms and any available-funds cutoff in the Pennsylvania EMS Registry and latest Bureau of EMS Information Bulletin before applying.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is either an eligible Pennsylvania EMS professional seeking tuition reimbursement or a Pennsylvania-licensed EMS agency seeking recruitment/retention reimbursement. Check the EMS Registry and latest Bureau of EMS Information Bulletin for the current reimbursement window, required documentation, eligible expense period and available-funds conditions, then submit through the required Bureau process. Do not treat the separate $6 million regional EMS equipment allocation as a direct statewide applicant pool unless the applicable Regional EMS Council publishes a distribution process.
Current statusActive — Current Reimbursement ProgramSource verificationSeptember 29, 2026Tracked applicant typesEmergency Medical Services Organization
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