LOCAL sports clubs are invited to apply for a share of $500,000 in funding available through the state government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
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Applications for the current round of funding are open until May 6, 2019, Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, said.
This will be the third round of the government’s four-year, $4-million program.
“The Local Sport Defibrillators Grant Program helps sports organisations to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AED) which can be used to respond to cardiac emergencies,” Mr MacDonald said.
“It’s critical that our local sport and recreation facilities are equipped with this life-saving equipment and I urge local sports organisations to apply for funding in the current round.”
Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, said the program was about ensuring clubs were equipped to respond to life-threating emergencies.
“Early access to a defibrillator can significantly increase a person’s chances of survival in the event of a cardiac arrest,” Mr Ayres said.
“That’s why the NSW government is supporting NSW sporting organisations with $500,000 in grants towards the purchase of this life-saving equipment.”
Eligible sports clubs and organisations can receive between $1250 and $1900 in funds towards the cost of a defibrillator.
Since the start of the program in 2017, the stte government has committed to provide $985,000 to sport and recreation facilities to assist with the purchase of 780 defibrillators.
Sport clubs are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the best chance of securing a grant.
Details about applications and eligibility can be found at sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/defibrillator
