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2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program — NSW
Up to $15K available · Closes 30 June 2026
Premier's Department
This program provides funding to support multi-agency rescue capability development activities aligned with State Rescue Board of NSW priorities. It funds eligible rescue exercises and training activities for Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and State Rescue Board member agencies.
Funding
Up to $15K
Deadline
30 June 2026
Duration
Applications open from 2025-08-01 to 2026-06-30; invoices must be submitted by 2026-06-12
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Eligible applicants are Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and member agencies of the State Rescue Board of NSW.
• Applications must include an exercise proposal that meets the Program Assessment Criteria in the Program Guidelines.
• Applications from an agency must be supported by the agency's member on the Rescue Training Advisory Committee.
• Applications from a rescue committee must be supported by the relevant committee chairperson.
• Local Rescue Committees can submit applications for local activities directly without support from their Regional Rescue Committee.
• Eligible activities must have a primary focus on rescue capabilities conducted under the State Rescue Policy.
• Eligible activities must be a multi-agency discussion exercise, multi-agency functional exercise, multi-agency field exercise, or multi-agency training activity.
• Individuals, organisations or committees outside the eligible groups are not eligible to apply.
• State level exercises are not in scope of this program.
Eligible applicants are Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and member agencies of the State Rescue Board of NSW. Applications must include an exercise proposal that meets the Program Assessment Criteria in the Program Guidelines. Agency applications must be supported by the agency's member on the Rescue Training Advisory Committee, and rescue committee applications must be supported by the relevant committee chairperson. Local Rescue Committees may submit applications for local activities directly without Regional Rescue Committee support. Eligible activities must focus primarily on rescue capabilities under the State Rescue Policy and be a multi-agency discussion exercise, functional exercise, field exercise or training activity. Individuals, organisations or committees outside the eligible groups cannot apply. State level exercises are not in scope of this program.
What's Funded
Eligible activities include multi-agency discussion exercises, functional exercises, field exercises and training activities focused on rescue capability, interoperability and multi-agency rescue service delivery under the State Rescue Policy.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Applicants are expected to deliver rescue exercises or training that improve interoperability between agencies, strengthen multi-agency rescue service delivery, support surge coordination capability, and create longer-term reusable training resources or collateral.Key Information
Applicant Types
local_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
trainingcommunityother
Keywords
rescueemergency managementmulti-agency exercisestraininginteroperabilityState Rescue BoardLocal Rescue CommitteesRegional Rescue Committees
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program?
The 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program is a non-profit grant offered by Premier's Department in Australia, providing Up to $15K in funding. This program provides funding to support multi-agency rescue capability development activities aligned with State Rescue Board of NSW priorities. It funds eligible rescue exercises and training activities for Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and State Rescue Board member agencies.
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How much funding does the 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program provide?
The 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program provides Up to $15K in funding. The typical project duration is Applications open from 2025-08-01 to 2026-06-30; invoices must be submitted by 2026-06-12.
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Who is eligible for the 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program?
- Eligible applicants are Local Rescue Committees, Regional Rescue Committees and member agencies of the State Rescue Board of NSW.
- Applications must include an exercise proposal that meets the Program Assessment Criteria in the Program Guidelines.
- Applications from an agency must be supported by the agency's member on the Rescue Training Advisory Committee.
- Applications from a rescue committee must be supported by the relevant committee chairperson.
- Local Rescue Committees can submit applications for local activities directly without support from their Regional Rescue Committee.
- Eligible activities must have a primary focus on rescue capabilities conducted under the State Rescue Policy.
- Eligible activities must be a multi-agency discussion exercise, multi-agency functional exercise, multi-agency field exercise, or multi-agency training activity.
- Individuals, organisations or committees outside the eligible groups are not eligible to apply.
- State level exercises are not in scope of this program.
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When does the 2025-26 Multi Agency Rescue Exercise Program close?
Applications close on 30 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Eligible activities include multi-agency discussion exercises, functional exercises, field exercises and training activities focused on rescue capability, interoperability and multi-agency rescue service delivery under the State Rescue Policy.
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