Anzac Day Commemoration Fund

The ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund has operated in South Australia since 2005. Each year, up to $100,000 is available for distribution among successful applicants.

Under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005, funding can only be applied to specific purposes. Grants from the Fund 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.

Applications for the 2023-2024 ANZAC Day Commemoration fund are NOW OPEN

Applications close at 5.00 pm ACST on 31 October 2023.

For more information contact:
Clare Hennessy, Project Officer, Veterans SA
(08) 8226 8541

ANZACFundApplications@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 having 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 has the purpose of educating the community about the significance of Australia’s military history or conducting services to commemorate Australia’s military history.

In addition, applicant organisations must:

• have an ABN
• have met 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 which meets 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. Should an applicant submit two or more applications, all applications may be deemed ineligible.

Alternative funding opportunities

The ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund is only one funding option available to organisations. 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 offers a number of grants, including the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.