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HEARTRESCUE GUIDELINES
United States
Purpose
The goal of the HeartRescue program in the U.S. is to have a long-term impact in our communities by creating a new generation of people who will understand the risk factors for SCA, will recognize SCA when it happens, and take immediate action to help save a life when it does. School-based training in emergency activation and CPR is an effective investment because these skills provide potential benefit throughout the community and not just at school. School training contributes to life long awareness, knowledge, and skills that can lead to more lives saved now, and in the future.
Eligible Recipients
Nonprofit organizations, public institutions, schools, school districts and government agencies.
Funding Priorities
Priority will be given to schools, school districts, non profit organizations, and government agencies that develop or improve existing components of a comprehensive school-based SCA education and emergency response plan that includes:
- SCA education including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and CPR/AED training for all students at one or more grade levels each year, ideally embedded in a health, physical education, or science curriculum.
- Public access to AEDs on-site and at school sponsored athletic events, with designated responders.
- A designated program manager to oversee the implementation and ongoing quality assurance of the grade level student training, AED placement/maintenance, designated responder training, and emergency response plan for cardiac emergencies.
Priority will be given to new initiatives that have had no prior funding for their project. Priority will also be given to applicants who best demonstrate sustainability, cost effectiveness, community partnerships, and those that include a component serving a socio-economically disadvantaged or minority population.
Size and Terms of Grants
Grants range in size from $5,000 to $30,000 per year. The Foundation may make multi-year grants, typically for two to three years, with a maximum of $30,000 per year.
Excluded Activities
Funds may not be used for the purchase of AEDs. Please refer to SCA Resources for ideas on fundraising for AEDs and other “how to” information for setting up your program.
The Medtronic Foundation does not support individuals, religious groups for religious purposes, fundraising events or activities, social events or goodwill advertising, reimbursable medical treatment, scientific research, lobbying, or political or fraternal activities.
Grant Deadlines
The Foundation board and committees review requests in accordance with the following schedule:
- Online application must be submitted by midnight on October 15.
- Review and final recommendation: November 30.
- Funds disbursed: end of December.
How to Apply
Please take a moment to review the general guidelines that pertain to all Medtronic Foundation programs, and then visit our Apply page to get started.
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