Defibrillator Grants
Expression of Interest Guidelines
Does Your Local Club or Community Group Need a Defibrillator?
BNDCE offers part or full funding to local clubs and community groups to purchase a defibrillator, in addition to its Community Grants program. The funding supports community health and safety across the Bendigo Northern corridor.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the Defibrillator Grant Expression of Interest Form: This form must be submitted by eligible groups who wish to apply.
- Application Period: The Expression of Interest form can be lodged from 1st February to 30th November each year.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Each funding round may vary based on:
- Current BNDCE income.
- The number of applications for community grants and defibrillators.
- Whether the yearly allocated funding has been exceeded.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligible Applicants: Only not-for-profit community organisations can apply (i.e., individuals are not eligible).
Required Documentation: Applicants must provide:
A report or documentary evidence (including high-resolution photos) that shows the funds were used as per the application.
- Funding Limits:
- Maximum of $2,550 per application.
- Applications exceeding $2,550 will be reviewed by the committee for further consideration.
- Annual Application Limit: Groups can only apply once per calendar year unless a special dispensation is requested and approved.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT APPLICANTS
- Formal Notification: All applicants will receive
formal notification of the outcome of their application. - Application Deadlines: No applications will be
considered or accepted from 1st December to 31st January each year. - BNDCE’s Decision: The decision made by BNDCE will be final, and no further discussion will be entered into.
- Successful Applicants: Those who are successful in securing funding must attend the BNDCE presentation Grants Night.
Conditions for
Successful Grant Recipients
If your community group is successful in securing part or full funding for a defibrillator, the following conditions will apply:
- Maintenance Responsibility: The group must ensure the defibrillator is kept in good working order with regular maintenance and upkeep.
- Installation Location: The defibrillator must be installed in a common area of the clubrooms or facility, making it accessible to all user groups.
- Shared Access: The defibrillator must be available for all other tenant groups at the facility, promoting shared community access.
- Acknowledgment of Funding: The group must recognize BNDCE’s contribution as outlined in their Expression of Interest form (e.g., through signage or public acknowledgment).
- Marketing and Publicity:
- BNDCE reserves the right to use photos and information from the grant for its marketing and publicity campaigns.
- BNDCE reserves the right to co-brand or place appropriate signage on the defibrillator or on any other funded item, where appropriate.
These conditions ensure that the defibrillator remains functional and accessible and acknowledges BNDCE’s support. It also allows BNDCE to promote its role in helping community groups improve safety.
