I'm reaching out to gather insights on how your EM programs are funded. Understanding the diversity of funding streams can help us all strengthen our planning and sustainability efforts. I understand funding can be a sore subject at the moment, but it is also the perfect time to learn about alternative approaches to grant funding and see if we can strategize on applicability for other jurisdictions.
What are your primary sources of funding?
Examples might include:
- Federal or state grants (e.g., EMPG, HSGP)
- Local taxes or general fund allocations
- Public safety-specific funding streams
- Fee-for-service models
- Private partnerships or donations
- Insurance fees
- Other creative or alternative funding mechanisms
If you're willing to share, I'd love to hear:
- Your top 2–3 funding sources
- Any challenges or successes you've had with them
- Tips for diversifying or sustaining funding
Let's learn from each other-please share your insights.
All my best,
Kelly
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