# Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $8.5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). EMS Program funding will be awarded to increase the number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in local communities with a particular focus in the inclusion of young adult participants who come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds, including experience in the justice system. The selected pilot sites have designed...

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Source: state_ca
Source ID: ca-192810
Last confirmed Oct 12, 2026 · California
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Award size: not disclosed to $8.5M

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) eligibility includes nonprofit, sled and tribal. Geographic eligibility is CA; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) has a listed deadline of November 2, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with Employment Development Department before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) lists an award size of not disclosed to $8.5M. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is funded by Employment Development Department. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID ca-192810 from state_ca.