Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 14 R 00029
Apply for DTNH22 14 R 00029
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2014 and posted on Apr 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services" (Funding Opportunity Number DTNH22 14 R 00029). The purpose was to fund a single cooperative agreement that would help states and local EMS systems modernize how emergency medical care is organized and delivered. Rather than paying for new ambulances, equipment, or local pilot projects directly, the focus was on creating the groundwork that makes innovation possible and scalable, especially by helping EMS leaders navigate policy and payment barriers that often block new care models.
At the core of the project was the development of model legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks that state and local EMS systems could adopt or adapt. In practice, that means producing templates, guidance, and structured approaches that help EMS agencies and state EMS offices design demonstration programs and alternative service delivery models in a way that fits within state law, aligns with medical oversight requirements, and can ultimately be financed. The idea is that if states have solid model frameworks, they can more confidently authorize and oversee pilot programs that test new approaches, such as alternative destinations, treat-and-release protocols where appropriate, community paramedicine concepts, or other emerging care pathways, while still maintaining public safety and clinical standards.
A major theme in the announcement is the role of state oversight. NHTSA emphasized that when innovative EMS demonstrations are supervised at the state level, it is easier to maintain consistent quality and safety controls across participating local systems. State oversight is also positioned as a way to ensure key system components are in place, including medical direction, reliable data collection, and pathways toward eventual reimbursement or financing. In other words, the cooperative agreement was designed to help build the governance and accountability structure that lets innovation happen without fragmenting standards or weakening patient protections.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NHTSA expected an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant. The funding instrument was categorized under Health, and the program was listed under CFDA 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants). The award amount ranged from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $225,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. NHTSA anticipated making one award total, so it was a competitive, single-recipient opportunity.
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement. The posting date was April 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 6, 2014, and an archive date of July 6, 2014.
Applications had to be submitted by email to both NHTSAOAM@dot.gov and Melissa.Tyson@dot.gov, and the application package needed to clearly reference the Request for Application number DTNH22 14 R 00029. The deadline was strict: complete packages had to be received no later than 10:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, June 6, 2014. Questions were also time-bound; NHTSA required that questions be submitted by email no later than 10:00 A.M. EDT on Friday, May 16, 2014, to allow time for a proper response.
The listed point of contact for administrative and programmatic questions was Melissa Tyson, Contract Specialist in the Office of Acquisition Management. Her email was Melissa.Tyson@dot.gov, and a phone contact number was provided as 202-366-4843, including support for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services (NHTSA)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DTNH22 14 R 00029.
What was the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose was to fund a single cooperative agreement to help states and local EMS systems modernize how emergency medical care is organized and delivered, with an emphasis on building the groundwork that makes EMS innovation possible and scalable.
What kind of funding instrument was used?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NHTSA expected an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant.
How many awards did NHTSA expect to make?
NHTSA anticipated making one award total, making this a competitive, single-recipient opportunity.
What was the award amount range?
The award range was from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $225,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the primary focus of the funded work?
The central focus was developing model legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks that state and local EMS systems could adopt or adapt to support innovation in EMS care delivery.
Does the opportunity primarily fund new ambulances, equipment, or local pilot projects?
No. The announcement specifically emphasized that it was not focused on paying for new ambulances, equipment, or local pilot projects directly. Instead, it focused on creating the groundwork that enables innovation and helps overcome policy and payment barriers.
What kinds of deliverables were implied by "model frameworks"?
The announcement described outputs such as templates, guidance, and structured approaches that help EMS agencies and state EMS offices design demonstration programs and alternative service delivery models that align with state law, medical oversight requirements, and potential financing paths.
What types of EMS innovation were mentioned as examples?
Examples referenced in the announcement included alternative destinations, treat-and-release protocols where appropriate, community paramedicine concepts, and other emerging care pathways.
Why did NHTSA emphasize state-level oversight?
NHTSA emphasized that innovation supervised at the state level can make it easier to maintain consistent quality and safety controls across participating local systems. State oversight was also positioned as a way to ensure key system components are in place, including medical direction, reliable data collection, and pathways toward reimbursement or financing.
What program category and CFDA number were associated with this opportunity?
The funding instrument was categorized under Health, and the program was listed under CFDA 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 22, 2014.
What was the application closing deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 6, 2014. Complete application packages had to be received no later than 10:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, June 6, 2014.
Was the deadline described as strict?
Yes. The announcement stated the deadline was strict and that complete packages had to be received by the specified time and date.
When were questions due, and why?
Questions had to be submitted by email no later than 10:00 A.M. EDT on Friday, May 16, 2014, so NHTSA would have time to provide a proper response.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was July 6, 2014.
How did applicants have to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted by email to both NHTSAOAM@dot.gov and Melissa.Tyson@dot.gov.
Was there a required reference number for the application package?
Yes. The application package needed to clearly reference the Request for Application number DTNH22 14 R 00029.
Who was the point of contact for administrative and programmatic questions?
The listed point of contact was Melissa Tyson, Contract Specialist in the Office of Acquisition Management.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could contact Melissa Tyson by email at Melissa.Tyson@dot.gov or by phone at 202-366-4843.
What if an applicant had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact information (Melissa Tyson) was provided, including phone support, for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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