Application Summary

To get started, log in to your ZoomGrants account, click "Apply Now" and complete the Application Summary tab information. After completing this tab, navigate to the Pre-Application tab to complete the pre-application form and upload pre-application documents. The pre-application must be submitted before Feb. 8, 2024. We recommend early submission of the pre-application to provide ample time to work on the full application. Click here to download a PDF preview of the pre-application and full application.

Question guidance

• Project Title - Enter a general project description that defines the overall intent of the project. Example: "Cardiac Monitor Replacement Project".
• Amount Requested - Enter the dollar amount requested from the state. The state share is 50% of the total cost of your grant project unless your agency is applying for a financial waiver to the standard 50% match or applying for system improvement funding. Line items will be entered later on the Detailed Budget tab after your pre-application is approved.
• Grantee Match Amount - Enter the dollar amount your agency will be responsible for. Your agency's match is 50% of the project total unless applying for a financial waiver to the standard 50% match.
• Applicant Information - Enter your name and contact information as the primary grant contact.
• Primary grant contact - The person responsible for completing and submitting this application in ZoomGrants. We suggest that your organization use a shared email address to create a shared ZoomGrants account that multiple people can access. This provides a backup if the primary grant contact leaves the organization and allows for an easy transition.
• Organization Information - Enter your organization's legal name as found on your W-9 form. Click Add Address to verify and save your organization's address.
• Authorized Signer - Enter the name and contact information of a person with signature authority for your organization. This person must have the authority to execute legally binding agreements for your organization and will sign the provider grant attestation attachment for this application. Common examples of authorized signers include but are not limited to the Board President, City Manager, County Manager and CEO.
• Collaborators - Can be assigned below. Collaborators can edit the application but can't submit the application using their ZoomGrants account. 

Grant workshops

Informational grant workshops are scheduled throughout January 2024. Grant workshops aim to educate potential applicants and answer questions about the program. Visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/emts-grant-review-schedule to find a list of workshops. Workshops are hosted by the RETACs and all potential grant applicants are welcome to attend any workshop session. 

Tips for a successful application

• Review the EMTS Grant Funding Guide before starting.
• ZoomGrants will time out after a period of inactivity. Save your work often by clicking outside of the question you are working on.
• Gather the financial statements and required documents listed on the Pre-application tab.
• Use your browser's zoom function if you cannot see the full application page.
• Use your browser's refresh function to update calculations in the detailed project budget tab and ensure your progress has been saved.
• The Organization Information section below must reflect the information for the primary organization that will be responsible for administering the grant project/funds.
• We recommend submitting the full application at least a week before the final deadline.

Submission deadlines 

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be rejected.

Pre-application: Feb. 8, 2024

Full Application: Feb. 15, 2024

Before submitting the pre-application and full application, ensure that all questions have complete responses, budgets are entered correctly and attachments are in PDF format. If you need to make corrections after submission, you must email Andre Smith at andrek.smith@state.co.us to request the application be reopened.

Application Questions

To get started, select the funding type and funding category(ies) included in your project. Your selection in question #1 will determine which questions are shown throughout the application. Refer to the EMTS Funding Guide or contact us if you need help selecting the correct funding type or category.

Responses will be reviewed by both the RETAC and SEMTAC scoring committees. Each answer you provide must address each category included in your proposed project. Reviewers are instructed to score your application based on the guidelines in either the provider grant scoring tool or the system improvement funding scoring tool. Failure to provide a unique and complete answer to all pertinent questions will cause your application to receive a lower score. 

Upload documents that support your project by clicking 'Upload' in the slots below.  Vendor quotes, cost estimates, letters of support or other supporting documents can be uploaded on this page. Name your files with the following prefixes:

• QUO_ Quotes and cost estimates
• LOS_ Letters of support
• OTHER_Other supporting documents

All uploaded documents must be in PDF format and must be unlocked or they will be considered missing. At least one quote or cost estimate is required. The quotes you include should be concurrent with the items entered on the detailed project budget tab.

For each file upload, a new window will pop up. You must enter a file description and select a file to upload from your computer before clicking Upload Now. The file size limit is 4 MB. Use the Refresh Page button to update the list of files uploaded.

The supporting documents upload is the last step in the application process. Before submitting the application, check your responses for completeness. Ensure that all questions have complete responses, budgets are entered correctly and uploaded documents are in PDF format. When ready to submit the application, click the green Submit Now button on this page. If you need to make corrections after submission, you must email Andre Smith at andrek.smith@state.co.us to request the application be reopened.

Submit your quarterly progress report on this tab. Provide responses to the questions below to let us know the status of your grant-funded project.

Progress reports must be submitted quarterly.

Report Due Dates

• Sept. 30
• Dec. 31
• March 31
• June 30

Progress reports must be submitted before your final reimbursement request is approved.

If you have any questions, please email them to: andrek.smith@state.co.us.