EMS: Funding Assistance Program
The 2027 Funding Assistance Program application is now open
The 2027 EMS Funding Assistance Program (FAP) application will be open from August 3 to September 14, 2026.
The Funding Assistance Program (FAP) provides supplemental funding for qualified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers.
2027 FAP application
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 FAP application is open from August 3 to September 14, 2026. This application can be accessed by the service director in E-Licensing in the service's application tab. This application is called "SFY 2027 FAP Application."
2026 FAP expense reporting
A separate application to report SFY 2026 FAP expenses is also open. 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 26 EMS Funding Assistance Program Expenditure Report."
This application is only for reporting expenses utilizing SFY 2026 FAP funds from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The SFY 26 FAP expense report is 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 closes at 4 p.m. CST on September 14, 2026. Applications received after 4 p.m. will not be considered.
- SFY 2026 FAP expense report is 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)
- New! 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 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.