Journalism Grants
Funding For:
The Emergency Response Crisis: The worker shortage ailing America’s emergency medical response system
Health Care Management / Health Care Reform
Recipient:
Elaine Grant, Freelance
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
AMOUNT:
$22,000.00
Summary of the Project:
A shortage of skilled workers, combined with additional stressors, is impacting America’s emergency medical response system, especially for the millions of individuals living in rural areas. This project will produce a series of digital and audio stories highlighting the significant ways this crisis impacts patients and emergency medical responders alike. It will also highlight the strength of emergency medical services by geography, and the challenges of maintaining an emergency response workforce.
About the Grantee:
Elaine Grant is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in a wide range of regional and national publications, including The Guardian, The Associated Press, and NPR.