National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF)
The National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund provides grants to fund projects that boost recruitment, retention and training strategies of volunteer organisations at the frontline of emergency management and, within guidelines established by State emergency management authorities, fund capital equipment.
A notional cap of $50,000 (plus GST) is available for each individual grant. However, this cap may be exceeded if the project is considered to be cost effective with measurable high value returns to the volunteer organisation and the community.
Eligibility
Grants are available under the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund to member agencies of the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF) and any agencies that have a defined role in State or Territory Response and Recovery Plans.
Eligible Projects
Priority will be given to projects submitted by agencies which seek funding for particular strategies that enhance recruitment, retention and training of volunteers in emergency management agencies. Applications for funding of capital equipment will also be considered.
Reviewing the list of projects that received funding for FY 2005/06, available at
www.ema.gov.au/communitydevelopment , will give you an indication of the type of projects eligible for grants under the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund.
How to apply
Comprehensive Guidelines and an Application Form will be available from this website when Round 4 (FY 2007-08) opens for applications in mid-December 2006.
Further information
If you would like further information about the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund you may contact the Community Development Branch, Emergency Management Australia by e-mail cd@ema.gov.au or phone (02) 6256 4608.
