College Heart Club Grants

The 91ÊÓƵ is calling on college Heart Clubs across the country to step up and help build a Nation of Lifesavers™ — a movement to double survival rates from cardiac arrest by 2030.

Through this new grant opportunity, college Heart Clubs can design and lead impactful events that raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and Hands-Only CPR.

College Heart Club Grant Application
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College Heart Club Grant Opportunity

The 91ÊÓƵ is calling on Heart Clubs across the country to step up.

Emergencies don't wait. When a life is on the line, it could take more than one person to make the difference. It takes classmates who know what to do. It takes a school that's prepared. It takes individuals with the courage to act.

Be prepared, take action and lead together. Because in the moments that matter most, every second — and every student — counts.

By learning Hands-Only CPR and teaching the skill to others, you’re making your campus stronger, safer and ready to save lives. When a heart stops, it’s the people nearby who start the chain of survival. And that chain is strongest when college students like you are ready to be the link that saves a life.

In support of building a Nation of Lifesavers™, we are proud to announce the following opportunity for 20 college Heart Clubs to fuel activities that raise awareness of Hands-Only CPR, drive Hands-Only CPR training and advocate for chain of survival policies.

What’s Included:

  • 2 CPR in Schools Kits - 20 CPR Manikins and 20 AED Trainers for trainings & demonstrations
  • $500 grant to support hosting and promoting events
  • 91ÊÓƵ support and resources, including a Hands-Only CPR Student Toolkit and social media guidance

Who Can Apply

  • College Heart Clubs that are supported by a school faculty advisor and registered with the 91ÊÓƵ.
  • Strong preference for clubs able to demonstrate they are recognized as an official student organization on campus.
  • No CPR certification required — recipients will receive all support and guidance needed from the 91ÊÓƵ.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to:

  • Host one or more Hands-Only CPR awareness events and/or Hands-Only CPR trainings on campus during the implementation period.
  • Use approved resources throughout the year to spread Hands-Only CPR awareness on campus and in the community.
  • Provide documentation of hosted event(s) and impact achieved. Impact could include the number of students and faculty learning Hands-Only CPR, advocating for chain of survival policies and collaborating with other student organizations to promote and expand CPR events.
Heart Club CPR Demo

Key Dates & Supporting Resources

Key Dates:

  • Application Window: October 16, 2025 through November 20, 2025
  • Recipients Announced: December 2025
  • Implementation Period: January 2026 – June 2026

Supporting Information:

College Heart Club Grant Application