EMS: Funding Assistance Program
The 2026 FAP application process will be open from August 18, 2025, through September 29, 2025
The EMS Funding Assistance Program (FAP) will open August 18, 2025
The FAP provides supplemental funding for qualified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers.
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 FAP application will be open from August 18, 2025, through September 29, 2025. Applications received after 4 p.m. CST on September 29, 2025, will not be considered for SFY 2026 FAP funds. This application can be accessed by the service director in E-Licensing in the service's application tab. This application will have the name "SFY 2026 FAP Application."
SFY 2025 FAP expense reporting
A separate application to report SFY 2025 FAP expenses will also open on August 18, 2025. This application can be accessed by the service director in E-Licensing in the service's application tab. This application will have the name "SFY 25 EMS Funding Assistance Program Expenditure Report." This application is only for reporting expenses utilizing SFY 2025 FAP funds from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Purchasing questions
For any questions regarding the use of FAP funds towards an expense, send your inquiry to the FAP team at dhsfap@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Provide a detailed description of any supporting material (for example, images or links) in addition to how this supports the EMS function of your service. All inquiries received will be reviewed for a determination of eligibility.
- FAP Guidance, P-02422 (PDF)
- FAP Purchasing Guide, P-02422a (PDF)
- 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, but may take longer due to a higher volume of inquiries during the FAP application period. 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.