The Department of Community and Economic Development of the County of Northampton is accepting applications for 2021 Emergency Medical Services grants now through February 26. The grants, available to Northampton County volunteer fire departments and non-profit emergency medical service organizations, may be used for capital improvements, vehicle purchase, equipment purchase and training. Eligible organizations may apply for 10 thousand dollars per application or project.

Approvals are scheduled to be announced in March 2021.For details and applications, visit www.northamptoncounty.org/CMTYECDV/Pages/Apply-for-Funding.aspx

The funding for EMS grants comes from the Northampton County’s share of the revenue from table games under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 PaC.S.A. §§ 1102, et seq. Grants are awarded via a competitive process through a committee consisting of the DCED staff.