Annual AED Grant

Annual AED Grant

Funder: Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc

Program Type: Equipment grant providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Geographic Scope: Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer, Washington, Casey, Marion, and Garrard counties, Kentucky

Program Overview

The Annual AED Grant supports organizations within the service area by providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. One AED will be awarded per eligible county.

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization must have a physical location in at least one of the eligible service areas (Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer, Washington, Casey, Marion, or Garrard counties)
• Must possess a valid EIN number
• Must be serving the community within the service area

Selection and Award Process

• Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
• Recipient Announcement: April 30, 2026
• Applications are reviewed by a Foundation committee
• Selected organizations will be notified directly
• One AED device awarded per eligible county

Foundation Commitment

The Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation is committed to supporting and safeguarding communities. By providing life-saving AED devices, the Foundation aims to equip organizations with essential tools to handle cardiac emergencies effectively.

2025 AED Grant Recipients

• Boyle County: Boyle County Public Library
• Washington County: Springfield/Washington County E-911
• Lincoln County: Journey Community Church
• Mercer County: Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
• Garrard County: Camp Dick Fire and Rescue
• Casey County: Liberty-Casey County Rescue Squad

Contact Information

Visit the Foundation Grants page at https://emhealth.org/health-care-foundation/foundation-grants/