Ohio RHTP Rural EMS & Dispatch Modernization Grant Program (DOH62030)

Ohio Department of Health is seeking rural EMS, fire/EMS and emergency-dispatch modernization proposals across Ohio's rural counties. Up to $12 million is available for the current year, with applications due October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.

FundingUp to $12,000,000 available for the current project year; individual award ceilings are not specified in the public opportunity summary.

DeadlineOctober 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026

Required next actionConfirm rural geographic eligibility and applicant status, attend or review the September 8 bidders conference, define the modernization project and measurable emergency-response impact, prepare the required technical and budget materials, submit any clarification questions by September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, and submit the complete application by October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.

Broad Eligibility

The opportunity is intended for eligible rural Ohio EMS agencies, fire/EMS agencies and emergency dispatch centers serving communities within the state's rural counties of focus. Applicants should verify the controlling RFP for organizational and geographic requirements before submission.

Atlas Analysis

A high-fit rural emergency-care modernization opportunity supporting communications and dispatch technology, EMS data systems, workforce training and new care-delivery models such as community paramedicine. The program is designed to improve response, strengthen rural emergency-care infrastructure and reduce unnecessary emergency-department utilization by enabling better care routing and care-in-place strategies.

Source verificationOfficial government source · odh.ohio.govAtlas last verified this record August 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗