The Cardiac Ready Communities Program has been encouraging communities to purchase Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to have in public locations in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Research has identified areas that have a large number of arrests and would be good locations for an AED:

Casinos and Bars
Gyms, Health Clubs, Spas, Aquatic Centers
Hotels/Motels
Train/Bus stations
Shopping Centers/Malls

Another logical location not on the list is Senior Citizen Centers

MT statute requires schools to have an AED.

Traditionally, most grant opportunities available to purchase AEDs have targeted non-profit groups or locations. It is suggested that a public/private partnership be developed to assist local businesses to purchase AEDs since they serve a large segment of the general population. The cost of an AED has decreased to about $1,000.

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (sca-aware.org) has information about grant writing as well as information on various AED models. They also have a program to purchase certified pre-owned AEDs. https://mailchi.mp/sca-aware/aed_readiness ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact the state EMS office for information about registering your AED after purchase.

406/444-0442 or http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/EMSTS/aed ____________________________________________________________________________________

Below are a few Web Sites for Grant Opportunities for AEDs:

https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/

https://www.walgreens.com/topic/about/community/companyguidelines.jsp

http://www.bnsffoundation.org/programs/

Others that provide grants include some insurance companies and Walmart. Also consider local philanthropic groups such as the Elks, Eagles, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.

Below are Additional links/contacts for AED grant opportunities:

Town Pump Foundation:

Send your letter of request to:

Town Pump Charitable Foundation

Attn: Grant Committee

P.O. Box 6000

Butte, MT 59702

charitablefoundation@townpump.com

The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation:

submit applications to our website at www.dpwfoundation.org [dpwfoundation.org]

CPR Savers and First Aid Supply

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Grant Program [ruralhealthinfo.org]
Grants to eligible organizations to cover all or part of the costs associated with purchasing an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

State Farm Grant Information

State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants

State Farm Grant Information

Description: State Farm makes it its mission to help build safer, stronger, and smarter communities across the U.S. Grants are intended to advance access, equity, and inclusiveness. Areas of focus include Safety, Education, and Community Development.
Who May Apply: Funds are available to: · Educational institutions · Programs conducted by municipal, county, state, or federal government entities that align with State Farm's charitable focus · 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations · 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies · 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce
Funding Amount: Amount varies, but requested amount must be $5,000 or greater.

One Beat CPR

We specialize in working with fire departments and other first responders to equip their communities with automated external defibrillators (AED) starting for less than $900 and Stop the Bleed Kits for as low as $40. In addition to providing wholesale pricing on these items, we also provide the replacement accessories for the AEDs in public buildings and the LifePaks used in so many agencies. [onebeatmedical.com]

CPR Savers and First Aid Supply
Grants to eligible organizations to cover all or part of the costs associated with purchasing an automated external defibrillator (AED).

https://www.cpr-savers.com/AED-Grant-Programs_ep_51-1.html

800.480.1277
training@cpr-savers.com
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Lawrence Foundation

https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process [thelawrencefoundation.org]

The foundation makes grants to US based qualified charitable organizations. To date we have funded organizations that address the following areas of interest:

Environment (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world),
Human Services
Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the US or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis),
Other (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world).

Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants.

Our foundation is based in Santa Monica, CA but has no geographical restrictions.

Our foundation has two grant cycles: June and December. A completed application must be submitted online, using the Common Grant Application, by midnight (23:59:59) Central Time (CT) on either April 30 or October 31.

BNSF Railway Foundation Grants

Grants to organizations that operate near a BNSF railway line. Priority areas include health and human service organizations, programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, youth development programs, and federally recognized tribes. BNSFFoundation@bnsf.com. Applications are accepted from:

501(c)(3) organizations
Divisions of local government
Schools or universities
Federally recognized tribes

Organizations or programs should exist in or serve a community near one of BNSF's rail lines. Priority will be given to organization that have an established relationship with BNSF Railway Foundation.

Proposals are significantly more likely to receive funding if the organization or project meets one of the following criteria:

Has significant BNSF employee participation
Provides services or is located in close proximity to a BNSF main line or BNSF is the only major corporation in that area of the state
Relates directly to the railroad industry
Funds direct programming or project support

Amount of funding

No award ceiling is given. Historically, grants have generally ranged between $1,000 - $10,000.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide in areas near BNSF rail lines.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: BNSF Railway Foundation

ConocoPhillips Corporate Contributions Program - Local Community Giving

https://www.conocophillips.com/sustainability/creating-shared-value/global-giving/grant-requests/ [conocophillips.com]

To be considered for a ConocoPhillips U.S. charitable contribution, an organization must be:

(a) recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity, or international equivalent, or

(b) a government subdivision (e.g., county, parish, state, municipality or its departments such as police and fire departments), or  

Application Timeframe And Process: ConocoPhillips has an annual open-solicitation period from April 1 through July 31. During this timeframe, eligible charitable organizations may apply online for funding consideration for the following year. In the U.S., applications must be submitted online through our CyberGrants system.

Firehouse Subs First Responder Grants [ruralhealthinfo.org]
Grants for life-saving equipment, prevention education, and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations. The Foundation recognizes the needs of rural and volunteer departments throughout the country and will consider their applications despite not being within 60 miles of a Firehouse Subs restaurant.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

CHS Ag Health and Safety Grants [ruralhealthinfo.org]
Grant funding for national and regional agricultural health and safety initiatives that provide training, equipment, and/or industry expertise to help keep farm families and rural communities safe.
Geographic coverage: National projects or projects that reach multiple states in the CHS trade area
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: CHS Community Investment

In A Heartbeat: http://inaheartbeat.org/aeds/

Gap Fillers Flathead - https://gapfillersflathead.org/programs/

We help to provide funds to schools, daycare centers and kid-centered groups who are in need of an AED and/or emergency medications such as Epi-Pens and NARCAN. Every child deserves access to emergency medical equipment and life-saving medications while at school or on the sporting field.

The Smart Heart Sports Coalition is proud to launch the “AEDs for Youth” program, offering new automated external defibrillators (AEDs), essential accessories and device management support to all K-12 schools as well as youth sports organizations across the country at substantial discounts. In collaboration with leading AED companies Coro Medical and Avive Solutions, Inc., the program aims to broadly expand access to this life-saving equipment and protect students and young athletes of all ages from fatalities resulting from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of death of young people. For more information about the program and to purchase an AED bundle, visit www.smartheartsports.com.

Eligibility

All primary and secondary (K-12) public and private schools.
All youth sports organizations serving children up to and including age 17.
Participating schools and youth sports organizations must submit documentation/information verifying their status.
There is no minimum or maximum purchase requirements for schools or youth sports organizations to participate in the program.

AED Options

All FDA-approved AEDs are available for purchase at significant discounts ranging from 20 to 60 percent.
Schools and youth sports programs can purchase an AED as part of a bundle that includes device management support and essential accessories such as signage, wall cabinets, and replacement batteries.
The bundles are tailored for different settings: “AED school bundles” for indoor settings, such as classrooms and cafeterias, and an “AED athletic bundles” for outdoor settings, such as outdoor tracks and athletic fields.
As part of these bundles, schools and youth sports programs also can access discounts on AED and CPR training from expert instructors from the American Heart Association and American Red Cross..
Coro Medical and Avive also have replacement and trade-in options for schools and youth sports programs looking to upgrade their current AEDs with new models and add more AEDs to their facilities.

Additional Information

Additional information can be found on the website, www.smartheartsports.com, including an AED side-by-side comparison chart – which lays out the capabilities, features, and Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) of each AED – to help schools and youth sports organizations make purchases that fit their needs and budget.
The comparison chart includes links to the “bundles” for each AED device. By clicking the links, visitors will be taken the purchasing pages of Avive and Coro Medical, where they can view the discounts and purchase an AED bundle.

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