​​​Emergency Volunteer Support Scheme (EVSS)

EVSS supports projects that enhance the recruitment, retention and capability of emergency management volunteers. Priority is given to project activities such as recruitment campaigns, leadership training and developing the practical skills of volunteers.

Who can apply?

• Government and non-government agencies with a defined role in NSW Emergency Management Plans
• Members of the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum with emergency management responsibilities in NSW
  

Requests from NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and Marine Rescue NSW local unit/brigades should be made through headquarters.

EVSS funding round opens 20 May and closes 16 July 2019.

Cont​acts

NSW Rural Fire Service

bushfiregrantprogrammes@rfs.nsw.gov.au

NSW State Emergency Service

grants@ses.nsw.gov.au

Marine Rescue NSW

Program Guide​

Enter the grants portal and download the complete program guide.

Late applications are not accepted.

An advisory panel assesses the applications and make recommendations to the Minister. The funding decision is expected to be announced in February.

• Apply now: Office of Emergency Management Grants Application

• National Emergency Management Volunteer Action Plan 2012 (pdf)
  

Grants Approved​ in Previous Rounds

• Approved projects 2017/18
  
• Approved Projects 2015/17
  
• Approved Projects 2014/15
  
• Approved Projects 2013/14
  

Further Assistance

Office of Emergency Management Grants Unit

Tel: (02) 9212 9251  

Department of Justice 
Office of Emergency Management 
GPO Box 5434, Sydney NSW 2001