The State Government announced the successful VESEP Grants at the District 15 Headquarters in Wendouree who were one of the 168 successful brigades in this year’s grants program. The Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program was co-designed by VFBV and is now in its 25th year and 168 CFA brigades and groups have received a total of $18.9m in grant funding for projects and initiatives.

VESEP provides grants of $2 for every $1 of Brigade or Group funding to assist brigades and groups in acquiring a wide range of additional equipment in recognition of the significant contribution emergency service volunteers provide in supporting Victorian communities and this year volunteers have contributed almost $4m in co-contributions for these projects, representing the unique value proposition that volunteers make to our emergency services sector.

To any brigade or group who was unsuccessful in this year’s allocation, it is recommended you contact your District office to ascertain what improvements could be made to your application and prepare your submission early for the next round of grants.

A list of the successful applications is available for download at the bottom of this page.

Congratulations to all the successful brigades and groups.