EMS: Funding Assistance Program

The Funding Assistance Program (FAP) provides supplemental funding for qualified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers.

The 2027 Funding Assistance Program application period has closed.

2027 FAP application

The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 FAP application was open from August 3 to September 14, 2026. FAP applications were accessed by the service director in E-Licensing in the service's application tab. The application was called "SFY 2027 FAP Application."

2026 FAP expense reporting

A separate application to report SFY 2026 FAP expenses was also open in the same period. This application was accessible during the application period by the service director in E-Licensing in the service's application tab. This application was listed with the name "SFY 26 EMS Funding Assistance Program Expenditure Report."

This application was only for reporting expenses utilizing SFY 2026 FAP funds from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The SFY 26 FAP expense report was due by 4 p.m. on September 14, 2026.

If a service has an outstanding SFY 25 FAP expense report, they will need to contact DHSFAP@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Deadlines

• SFY 2027 FAP application closed at 4 p.m. CST on September 14, 2026.
• SFY 2026 FAP expense report was due by 4 p.m. CST on September 14, 2026.

Purchasing resources

The FAP Online Purchase Inquiry, F-03446 is a new resource that can be used to check the eligibility of the use of FAP funds towards an expense that may not align with the FAP Purchasing Guide, P-02422A (PDF). The use of funds towards the purchase of an ambulance or an ambulance remount are an eligible use of funds. You must complete this form for any other type of potential vehicle purchase. Please allow up to two business days for a response.

• FAP Guidance, P-02422 (PDF)
• FAP Purchasing Guide, P-02422A (PDF)
• FAP Online Purchase Inquiry, F-03446
• FAP Frequently Asked Questions, P-02422B (PDF)
• EMS Program Municipal Signature and Population Verification, F-47255 (PDF)

Contact us

Direct any questions or requests for assistance to DHSFAP@dhs.wisconsin.gov to ensure the fastest response.

Responses typically occur within two business days. To improve the time in responses, we ask that you communicate any additional questions through the same email chain in place of starting a new email.