NCRETAC-Funded Projects: Supporting Education, Injury Prevention, and the Future of EMS
Our board of directors set’s our strategic objectives and sets aside funding to support projects throughout the region.
Our projects have big impacts!
The Northeast Colorado Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council (NCRETAC) is committed to strengthening EMS and trauma care across our region. Our funding has historically focused on education and injury prevention, ensuring that EMS providers, healthcare professionals, and communities have access to critical training and resources to improve patient care and public safety.
NCRETAC’s 2026 Special Projects Budget
The 2026 budget year begins July 1, 2025. The annual budget is discussed and approved by the board each May. These are the board-approved funds as of July 17, 2025.
| RETAC Project Expenses | Oversight Committee | 2026 Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|
Austere Emergency Care |
Clinical & Professional Standards | $30,000 |
Banner/Weld EMS Conference |
Education | $5,000 |
EMS & Trauma Education Scholarships |
Workforce Development & Support | $15,000 |
EMS Leadership Bootcamp |
Clinical & Professional Standards | $22,500 |
Estes Park Health Critical Care Conference |
Clinical & Professional Standards | $12,000 |
Injury Prevention |
Injury Prevention | $18,000 |
MCI/Trauma Triage |
Mass Casualty Incidents | $5,000 |
Morgan County EMTS Conference |
Education | $5,000 |
Pediatric transport restraint devices |
Clinical & Professional Standards | $20,000 |
Peer Support Program Development |
Workforce Development & Support | $38,000 |
Public Education |
PIER | $10,000 |
Specialty EMTS Courses |
Education | $20,000 |
TVEMS Refresher |
Education | $15,000 |
Whole Blood Implementation |
Clinical & Professional Standards | $50,000 |
Mini Grants |
Board | $TBD |
Total |
$265,500 |