National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund

The National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF) will support projects aimed at boosting recruitment, skills and training of volunteer organisations at the front-line of emergency management, as well as projects that enhance community safety.

Applications are about to get under way for 2008/2009 funding.

CFA brigades are eligible to apply for the funding and priority will be given to projects that seek to boost recruitment, retention, skills and training of CFA volunteers.

Examples of eligible projects include:

• recruitment campaigns;
• establishment of training facilities;
• introduction of specialised training for volunteers;
• acquisition of catering trailers and display trailers; and
  
• development of public education programs.

Applications for laptops, IT upgrades and training aids are also eligible. Funding is not available for operational vehicles or pumps.

See the NEVSF section of the EMA website for detailed eligibility criteria. (The guidelines are currently under review and the revised version should be available shortly).


How to apply

Applications must be on the NEVSF form and submitted electronically. If you can't access and submit your application electronically, contact your Operations Manager. Application forms should be available from the EMA website shortly.

Brigades and/or Groups must email the completed application form to the Operations Manager in your Region by 1 February 2008. A prioritised list will be sent to the CFA selection committee for review.

For further information, contact Member Services on 1800 232 636, email nevsf@cfa.vic.gov.au, or check out CFA Online (members only).