Applications for the 2025-26 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open.
This year the government has announced an additional $15 million in funding for VESEP.
Under the program, the Victorian Government matches every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 co-contribution to a maximum contribution of $250,000 (up from $150,000).
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said brigades and groups from across the state are encouraged to apply for the life-saving equipment which help protect communities.
“VESEP supports volunteers by providing funding to replace or purchase equipment such as vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers, and can also include minor facility improvements,” Jason said.
There are five categories under which funding is available:
• Tankers
• Specialist and Support Vehicles
• Operational Equipment
• Volunteer amenities costing less than $5,000
• Minor works costing less than $250,000
Application documents, vehicle flyers, the program guidelines and further information is available on Members Online.
Applications for the 2025-26 funding round close 28 July 2025, with the announcement of successful projects expected later in the year.
Image: CFA Media
