The John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants, established by the Community Foundation with proceeds from the sale of Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service, support emergency medical services in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties. The grants aim to provide training and equipment to enhance the delivery of emergency medical services, thereby improving accessibility and saving lives. Additionally, a limited number of grants are available to organizations in the rest of Dutchess County through the Cardiovascular Fund.

Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties, police departments, fire companies, and volunteer ambulance services. Grants of up to $3,500 are available, with a total funding pool of approximately $20,000 annually. Applications must be submitted online by October 15, 2024, with awards announced in December.