Annual AED Grant
Funding Amount
1 AED device per eligible county
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: April
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other 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
Overview
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
- 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/
How to Apply
Application Process
- Determine Eligibility: Verify your organization has a physical location in one of the eligible counties (Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer, Washington, Casey, Marion, or Garrard) and possess a valid EIN number
- Complete the Application Form: Access the online application form on the Foundation website
- Submit Required Documents: Include all supporting documentation with application
- Submit Before Deadline: Complete all applications and required supporting documents via the online application form before April 1 for consideration
Note: The 2026 application is now closed. Applications will reopen for the 2027 cycle.
What Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $116K
- Median grant
- $53K
- Range
- $6,125–$57K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Danville, KY.
Example grants
Ephraim McDowell Health Resource · Danville, KY
General support (wellness center)
$57K
Em Regional Medical Center · Danville, KY
General support (kids can do)
$53K
Ephraim McDowell Health · Danville, KY
General support (community services)
$6,125
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Disaster relief
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