More ARPA money is being sent to support 442 Emergency Medical Service providers in nearly every County in Wisconsin, including Sheboygan County.
The money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act was directed by Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday in the form of Flex Grants to help fill the gap for those providers who were otherwise not eligible for an earlier Funding Assistance Program that was awarded in August. The grant was initially proposed to be funded for $12 million by the Governor in his State of the State address, but after over 400 applicants requested a total of $63 million, another $20 million was added to the pool, making nearly $32 million available.
Sheboygan County will be receiving nearly $560,000 ($559,170) in total, with the largest single amount, over $116,000 ($116,260) to the City of Sheboygan Fire Department. The least amount, $10,880, will go to the Random Lake Fire Department Ambulance.
In announcing the awards, The Governor said the grant will ensure that Wisconsin EMS providers have the tools and resources required to meet the needs in their communities and continue their life-saving work.
Here are the Sheboygan County recipients and the amounts awarded:
Adell First Responders $82,810
Cedar Grove Fire Department First Responders $32,800
Elkhart Lake First Responders $55,560
Howards Grove Fire Department First Responders $28,070
Orange Cross Ambulance, Inc. $61,530
Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Squad $85,570
Random Lake Fire Department Ambulance $10,880
Town of Scott Emergency Medical Responders $88,900
City of Sheboygan Fire Department $116,260
Town of Sheboygan Falls First Responders $29,590
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