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.
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.”
Ms Leisa Mooney from Mount Warrigal Public School said:
“Thanks to the funding from NSW Government, our school was able to create a remembrance mural, which has helped our school honour the strength, courage, and sacrifice of our service men and women.
“The mural will encourage rich discussion about Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations and war service throughout history within our classrooms and school community.”