Anzac Day Commemoration Fund

The annual Anzac Day Commemoration Fund provides up to $100,000 in grant funding available for distribution among successful applicants.

Under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005, funding may only be applied to specific purposes. Grants from the Fund in 2025-26 can be used for:

• projects conducted by an organisation established for the purpose of helping or supporting, or having a membership consisting of or including veterans or the spouses, domestic partners, children or other dependants of veterans (such as an ex-service organisation),
• projects with the purpose of educating the community about the significance of Australia’s military history,
• projects with the purpose of conducting services to commemorate Australia’s military history.

South Australian RSL sub-branches are encouraged to apply to the RSL SA State Branch for funding to deliver Anzac Day services.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund are now open.

Applications close at 5.00pm (ACDT) on Friday, 31 October 2025.

For more information contact:
Veterans SA
(08) 7133 9333, Option 1

vsafundapplications@sa.gov.au

Eligibility criteria

Organisations are eligible to apply if they are:

• an incorporated organisation established for the purpose of helping or supporting, or have a membership consisting of or including, veterans or dependants of veterans. This includes ex-service organisations.
• A local government authority, a school, or an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, provided that the applicant’s project is designed with the purpose of educating the community about the significance of Australia’s military history or commemorating or honouring Australia’s military history.

In addition, applicant organisations must:

• have an ABN
• have met the requirements for any previous grants received from Veterans SA, such as acquitting or reporting on grants.

Organisations not meeting these requirements, such as unincorporated organisations, may partner with a lead applicant that meets the eligibility requirements.

Applications must be authorised by an appropriate executive member of the organisation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

An applicant may only submit one application. If an applicant submits more than one application, all submitted applications may be deemed ineligible.

Alternative funding opportunities

The Veterans SA website provides information about several veteran-specific grant funds available through State and Commonwealth governments.

Check with your local council to see if your project aligns with any of its grant programs.

The Government of South Australia has a number of grant opportunities for communities, clubs and individuals.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs also offers a number of grants, including the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.