Under the 2019–20 round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program funding, the government will match every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 co-contribution up to $150,000.
A government spokesman said the grants can be used for a variety of projects, such as operational equipment, including the purchase of new vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft and trailers. Volunteer groups can also put the money towards minor facility improvements. Almost $13.9 million in Government contributions are available to volunteer organisations across the state in this round of grants, including:
■ more than $10 million for volunteer CFA brigades;
■ more than $2.3 million for Victoria State Emergency Service units;
■ more than $330,000 for Marine Search and Rescue, including the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association;
■ almost $800,000 for Life Saving Victoria clubs; and
■ more than $360,000 for other volunteer agencies.
For more information about the grants go to emv.vic.gov.au/vesep
