The Iowa United First Aid program aims to leverage technology and volunteers to address challenges in rural emergency response. The mission is to provide immediate medical intervention during the critical window between the onset of an emergency and the arrival of traditional ambulance assistance. Recognizing the challenge of resources in rural Iowa and vast geographic area, this program supports applicants to leverage GPS-location technology with trained volunteers to decrease the immediate response time and stabilize emergencies while coordinating with emergency assistance. Program funding is used to provide training and equipment to volunteers.
The program’s authority is through Iowa Administrative Code and is administered by the Center for Rural Revitalization, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), in consultation with the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Task Force.
Eligibility
- Unit of local, county or federally recognized tribal government physically located in Iowa
- Federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization incorporated and physically located in Iowa.
- For-Profit corporation or business located in Iowa, incorporated in the state of Iowa or authorized to do business in the state of Iowa.
Application Process
- Application window opens fall of 2025.