Applications are now open for the 2024 Anzac Community Grants Program.
Grants of up to $3,000 are available for projects that commemorate and educate local communities on the service and sacrifices of current and former military service personnel.
Activities that support the wellbeing of veterans in New South Wales are also eligible for funding.
The $100,000 program is open to individuals and not-for-profit organisations, including local government authorities, ex-service and non-governmental organisations, educational institutions, and Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
Grants cover four categories: local community historical research and education; preservation or display of war memorabilia; public commemorative events; and support the members of the NSW veteran community.
The program has delivered more than over $560,000 in grants funding. since its establishment in 2015.
Last year the program funded a record 91 projects, including:
- The NSW Soldier On Veteran Community Program, which provides training and resources to veteran volunteers to deliver socially engaged activities and events in the Hunter, Sydney, and Shoalhaven.
- A brass memorial commemorating Aboriginal war-time service at the Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre.
- An upgrade of the war room at the Woolpack Inn Museum at Holbrook for the preservation and display of war uniforms.
- A memorial mural for Mount Warrigal Public School.
- Cessnock West Public School Commemorative Anzac garden project including upgrades to existing garden.
- West Wallsend and District Anzac Day Group Incorporated received funding for their 2024 Anzac Day commemoration services.
The 2024 grant round closes at 5pm on Monday 11 November 2024.
More information and details on how to apply can be found on www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/ACGP
Minister for Veterans, David Harris said:
“I am pleased to announce the opening of the next round of the Anzac Community Grants Program.”
“Honouring and commemorating the service and sacrifice of our ex-serving military personnel is a key component of the NSW Veterans Strategy.”
“The Anzac Community Grants Program supports initiatives that recognise veterans’ service, educate the local community on our military history or make a positive impact to the welfare of veterans. “There are so many incredible organisations honouring veterans through their passionate and dedicated work and I encourage them to apply.”
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr said:
“Previously, several groups across the Electorate of Cessnock have received funding as part of the Anzac Community Grants Program for a range of commemorative endeavours, including the Kearsley Community Dawn Service Committee, West Wallsend and District Anzac Day Group Incorporated and Cessnock West Public School.
“Previous successful projects have included funding for Anzac Day services, memorial gardens and plaques to honour servicemen and women from our local area.”
“I would encourage RSL Anzac Committees, community organisations and not-for-profits to apply for the funding for projects which commemorate the service of men and women of our area.”