--- title: Getting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) description: Getting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/AED.png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) Open main menu Close main menu [Community Data](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/community-data) # Getting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post via Email](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EGetting+an+AED+%28Automated+External+Defibrillator%29%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post%3A+https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cd-getting-an-aed-automated-external-defibrillator) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cd-getting-an-aed-automated-external-defibrillator) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cd-getting-an-aed-automated-external-defibrillator) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/AED.png)   Getting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) with A Grant In today's fast-paced world, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in child care settings is vital. One crucial aspect of emergency preparedness that child care organizations should carefully consider is the acquisition of an automated external defibrillator (AED). An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use medical device designed to deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm in individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, potentially saving lives.  Many people with no history of heart disease can experience cardiac arrest without any warning. Immediate access to an AED can significantly improve the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest, as time is critical in such emergencies. In essence, acquiring an AED showcases a dedication to the well-being of all individuals within the child care facility and strengthens the program's capacity to handle medical emergencies efficiently. When evaluating the acquisition of an AED, several grants are available and cater to specific organizations. Some provide actual AEDs as donations without any conditions, others furnish grant funds to procure an AED unit, while some contribute partial funding towards an AED acquisition. Moreover, it's strongly advised to prioritize CPR training for staff before obtaining an AED. Therefore, if you're contemplating acquiring an AED, here are a handful of organizations to kickstart your search. There are plenty more. Just search the Internet for AED and grants. **In A Heartbeat** will consider an AED donation to organizations that apply directly to them. [https://inaheartbeat.org/aeds/](https://inaheartbeat.org/aeds/) **AED.com** offers an AED to organizations that cannot afford one. The company is owned by Cardio Partners, which offers products and services, including CPR training and AED maintenance. [https://think-safe.com/services/aed-grants/](https://think-safe.com/services/aed-grants/) **Hopey’s Heart Foundation** only donates AEDs to 501(c)(3) organizations. They make decisions about recipients every quarter based on information provided in their [AED Donation Applications](https://www.hopeysheart.org/aed-grant-program/aed-donation-application/). [https://www.hopeysheart.org/aed-grant-program/](https://www.hopeysheart.org/aed-grant-program/) **AEDGrant.com** will consider all private and public businesses, agencies, and institutions. They offer several different AEDs from various manufacturers. Their grant application is a simple one-pager. According to the organization, “When approved for the grant, you will receive notification of what you have qualified for.  This amount is removed from the cost of the AED machine at the time of purchase. 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