2024-25 VESEP - Other Emergency Service Volunteer Organisations

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Useful VESEP Application Information

VESEP Program Details

The Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) is an annual program funded by the Victorian Government, which provides grants to local volunteer emergency services groups for operational equipment, vehicles and appliances, and minor facility improvements.

  • VESEP offers grants of up to $150,000 (excluding GST).
  • Funding is only available for the financial year in which it is awarded.
  • VESEP will fund $2 for every $1 contributed by the group.
  • A co-contribution by the group is a mandatory condition of the program.
  • You must attach quotations, specifications, photographs and any other material in support of your application.

VESEP Application Close Date

The VESEP Applications close: 4pm Friday, 14 June 2024

Late applications will not be accepted

How to Apply

VESEP applications will only be accepted by submitting this form.

All questions marked with an asterisk must be completed to enable this form to be submitted.

Once you have completed the form you must select the 'Review and Submit' tab.

When you have finalised your application and all the required fields have been completed, select the 'Submit' tab at the top of the form to submit your application.

Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email confirmation and a copy of your application for your records.

If you do not receive the confirmation email please contact us at  emvgrants@justice.vic.gov.au.

VESEP Eligibility and Funding Criteria

To be eligible to apply for a grant, an emergency services volunteer group must be listed as an Agency under the State Emergency Management Plan, have in the past two years performed a role, or discharged a responsibility of an emergency services agency (as defined in the Emergency Management Act 1986), with their authorisation, or be able to demonstrate a history of provision of emergency services in Victoria.

Applications must meet the VESEP funding criteria. This includes:

  • The asset will enhance operational capability
  • The group has the appropriate resources to house, operate and maintain the asset
  • The asset will provide a net community benefit
  • Funding for the asset has not been received under another program
  • The group must meet their matched funding formula contribution
  • The group can demonstrate that the make and model of all equipment meets agency standards

Additionally:

  • Eligible applicants may only apply for one grant (single application)
  • The project must begin on or after the start of the funding allocation
  • Funding should be fully expended by the end of 2024-25 financial year.

The Victorian Government encourages where possible and appropriate that grant recipients source their purchases from local businesses (Victorian or Australian).

VESEP will not fund:

  • core budget requirements
  • recurrent expenditure such as maintenance, operating costs associated with assets
  • projects currently in progress
  • project overspends.

Assessment of your Application

The VESEP Assessment Panel will review and prioritise your application.

Funding recommendations will be forwarded to the Minister for Emergency Services for approval.

Notification of Outcomes

After the formal assessment process is complete, all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.

A list of successful grants will be available on EMV's website.

Need more Help?

Please contact us at emvgrants@justice.vic.gov.au.