The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program aims to supply Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related equipment to sports and recreation facilities and clubs across New South Wales.
An AED is a device used alongside Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) that delivers a controlled shock to someone in cardiac arrest, enhancing their chances of survival.
About the program
The NSW Government is allocating up to $500,000 in funding for the 2024/25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, offering grants of up to $3,000 to eligible sports clubs and facility owners.
In 2024/25, funding will be available to applicants from the bottom five Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), as ranked by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, or those demonstrating financial hardship. This approach aims to prioritize funding for those who need it most.
Important dates
- Program opened: 9:00am Tuesday 17 September 2024.
- Program closing: Upon funding allocation being exhausted or by 1:00 pm on 27 November 2024 whichever is earlier.
Key objectives
The main goals of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program for 2024/25 are:
- To assist local sports and recreational clubs or related incorporated organisations in the most disadvantaged areas of NSW in acquiring an AED package.
- To enhance access to these devices throughout NSW.
Funding availability
The grant amount will cover the cost of an approved AED package, up to $3,000. Applicants can apply for one AED package and are allowed only one application per financial year.
Please note that applicants who have previously received funding from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program can apply again, but they will only be funded if the program’s budget has not been fully allocated by the closing date.
Eligible applicants
Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, which can be demonstrated in one of two ways.
Option 1: Applicants can show that their primary clubhouse or facilities, or the majority of their sporting or recreational activities, are situated in an eligible postcode, defined as being within the lowest five deciles of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Socio-Economic Indexes for Australia (SEIFA). This can be demonstrated by:
- The registered address of the applicant organisation must be within an eligible postcode.
- Applicants must provide clear evidence that their sporting or recreational activities primarily occur at facilities located in an eligible postcode.
- Applicants should demonstrate that the majority of their participants live in eligible postcodes.
Option 2: Applicants can present evidence of experiencing financial hardship, which can be demonstrated by:
- providing clear evidence that they cannot meet essential club expenses or other financial obligations as they become due.
Details regarding the types of evidence required will be included in the application form and can also be found in the frequently asked questions section.
More information can be found here.
