Each year, the Australian Federal and State Governments allocate grant funding to support projects and initiatives that commemorate the involvement of all men and women who have served and assist organisations that provide support and services to veterans and their families.
State Grant Funding
Veterans SA administers a number of grant programs each year on behalf of the South Australian government. These programs aim to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the South Australian men and women who have served in the Australian Defence Force, as well as help ex-service organisations improve their governance and strengthen their capacity building skills.
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Status: Closed
The Veterans SA Capacity Building Grant Fund offers support to eligible ex-service organisations to help them improve their governance and strengthen their capacity building skills. Funding can be used to support projects that help strengthen the governance of ex-service organisations to lead, develop, support and advocate for their communities.
Applications closed on 31 May 2025.
Status: Closed
The Veterans SA Commemorative Services Grant Fund offers support to eligible ex-service organisations to assist in hosting commemorative events. Funding can be used for expenses that directly relate to the coordination, management and delivery of commemorative services within South Australia.
Applications closed on 31 May 2025.
Status: Closed
The Anzac Day Commemoration Fund provides $100,000 each year to support projects that are aimed at educating the South Australian community about the significance of Anzac Day and/or commemorating our nation’s military heritage. This may include events, exhibitions, research, community education activities or the restoration of memorials.
Status: Closed
The 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II Grant Fund has been established to offer eligible South Australian organisations support for activities that honour and recognise the sacrifices and contributions made by South Australians during World War II.
Federal Grant Funding
The Australian Government offers funding through several grant programs administered by their Community Grants Program as well as the Department for Veterans’ Affairs. These programs cover a diverse range of objectives, from commemoration to support for younger veterans and financial assistance for children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans.
The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program aims to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage and involve people around the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Projects and activities should promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation.
The Long Tan Bursary helps eligible children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans pay for their tertiary education. Each year 37 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants across Australia. Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) administers the Long Tan Bursary scheme on behalf of the Department for Veterans’ Affairs.
Building Excellence in Support and Training grants, administered by DVA, support the work of ex-service organisations in providing advocacy services to the Defence and veteran communities. Advocates give advice and assistance to the Defence and veteran communities about claims, entitlements and services.
The Grants-In-Aid opportunity aims to support the role of national ESOs to provide coordinating and representational support for the Australian veteran and Defence community. The fund is aimed at projects and activities that encourage cooperation and communication between organisations and the government as well as support sub-branches and affiliated organisations.
The Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) Program is run annually by The Australian Government to provide funding for projects that sustain or enhance health and wellbeing to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the Australian veteran community.
