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.
The 2018-19 Program Guide is available here - 
EVSS 2018-19 Program Guide.pdf
Contacts
NSW Rural Fire Service
Grants and Coordination Programmes
(02) 8741 5493
bushfiregrantprogrammes@rfs.nsw.gov.au
NSW State Emergency Service
Terri Langendam
Grants Program Support Officer
(02) 4251 6755
grants@ses.nsw.gov.au
Marine Rescue NSW
Mat Smith
Grants and Sponsorship Manager
(02) 8071 4843
mat.smith@marinerescuensw.com.au
Program Guide
EVSS Program guide available for download here: EVSS 2018-19 Program Guide.pdf
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.
Grants Approved in Previous Rounds
Further Assistance
Office of Emergency Management Grants Unit
Tel: (02) 9212 9251
Department of Communities and Justice
Office of Emergency Management
GPO Box 5434, Sydney NSW 2001