How much funding does Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program provide?

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When is the deadline for Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program?

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Who is eligible for Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program?

Eligible applicants: High school students; Schools in communities with higher incidences of cardiac arrest and cardiovascular risk factors.

How often is Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program offered?

Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program runs on an annual cycle.

Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program

FDNY Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs School Health Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school students
Schools in communities with higher incidences of cardiac arrest and cardiovascular risk factors

Overview

A free program targeted at high school students in all five boroughs that trains teens to perform compressions-only CPR (Bystander CPR) and educates them on cardiovascular health. The program aims to prepare students to act as citizen responders and potentially save lives.

Funded By: FDNY Foundation and NYC Service

Geographic Scope: All five boroughs of New York City

Eligible Participants:

High school students
Schools in communities with higher incidences of cardiac arrest and cardiovascular risk factors

Program Components:

Compressions-only CPR training delivered by FDNY members and certified EMS professionals
Cardiovascular health education
Hands-on training and modeling
Video-based real-life scenario education
Question and answer sessions

Training Details:

Delivered by FDNY Mobile CPR Unit
Professional EMS instructors
Suitable for students with various academic levels and abilities
Free of charge

Goals:

Initial goal: Train 5,000 high school students citywide
2015-2016 goal: Train more than 7,500 high school students
Cumulative impact: Mobile CPR Unit trained more than 17,000 volunteers in FY2015, including 4,600+ high school students

Partnerships:

FDNY
NYC Service
FDNY Mobile CPR Unit
New York City Department of Education
FDNY Bureau of Training - EMS Academy

How to Apply

School Registration: Schools interested in the program should request training
Sign-Up Process: Complete registration through FDNY website
Scheduling: FDNY coordinates training dates with schools
Delivery: FDNY Mobile CPR Unit visits school
Training Session: Typically includes:
- Short question and answer session
- Educational video with real-life scenarios
- Hands-on CPR practice and modeling
- Group presentations

Required Materials/Documentation: