The Veterans SA Commemorative Services Grant Fund offers support to eligible organisations to assist in hosting commemorative events in South Australia.
Applicants can seek grants of up to $2,000 (ex GST) for expenses that directly relate to the coordination, management and delivery of commemorative services within South Australia.
A maximum of $20,000 (ex GST) in grant funding is available for distribution in the 2025-26 financial year.
Examples of eligible expenses include:
- venue (hire fees)
- equipment and furniture hire (AV, lighting, marquees, chairs)
- catering (up to $300)
- security
- advertising and marketing such as flyers, booklets and posters
- bus hire for transporting attendees to and from commemorative services.
Note. South Australian RSL sub-branches are encouraged to apply to the RSL SA State Branch for funding to deliver Anzac Day services.
How to apply
Applications for the 2025-26 grant round are now open.
Applications close at 5.00pm (ACST) on 15 May 2026 unless funds are exhausted prior to this date. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
Please read the Veterans SA Commemorative Services Grant Fund guidelines prior to submitting an application.
For further information contact:
Veterans SA
(08) 7133 9333, Option 1
vsafundapplications@sa.gov.au
Eligibility criteria
Organisations are eligible to apply if they are:
- Non-government, not-for-profit and:
- incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985; or
- a Statutory Authority established through an Act; or
- registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.
In addition, applicant organisations must:
- have an active, registered ABN
- have met all 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 apply through an auspice arrangement with a lead organisation that meets eligibility requirements.
An auspice organisation is an eligible entity that manages the grant on behalf of another group; it receives the funds and is legally responsible for delivering the project as agreed.
Applications submitted under an auspice arrangement must include a letter from the auspice organisation confirming that the arrangement is valid and current.
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 to commemorate Australia’s wartime heritage and to support organisations to deliver advocacy services, projects and activities for veterans and their families.
2024-2025 Funding Round Recipients
| Applicant | Funding Amount | Project Description |
| 1st Armoured Regiment Association Inc | $1,000.00 | 1st Armoured Regiment Association 75th Reunion and Cambrai Day |
| Air Force Association Sa Division Inc | $1,000.00 | Bomber Command Commemorative Service |
| Henley and Grange RSL | $760.00 | Remembrance Day 2024 |
| Henley and Grange RSL | $1,000.00 | Remembrance Day 2025 |
| Macclesfield RSL | $850.00 | 80th Legacy of Liberation – End of World War 2 Dinner Commemoration |
| Marion RSL | $826.00 | Air Defender Malaysia 60th Anniversary Reunion |
| Balaklava RSL | $300.00 | Remembrance Day Dinner |
| Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall Sub-committee of Stone Hut Development Committee | $800.00 | 100 years celebration of the Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall 1926-2026 |
| The Royal Australian Signals Association (South Australia) Inc | $1,000.00 | 100th Anniversary Royal Australian Signals Corps Cremmemortive Celebration Function |
| Veterans Motorcycle Club Mid North Chapter | $900.00 | Anzac Day Commemorative Service |
| Vietnam Veterans Federation SA Branch Inc | $900.00 | Commemorative Service of the Battle for FSPB Coral and Balmoral |
| William Kibby VC Veterans Association | $550.00 | William Kibby VC Veterans Association Remembrance Day Ceremony |
2023-2024 Funding Round Recipients
| Applicant | Funding Amount | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Association SA Division Inc | $1,000.00 | Bomber Command Commemorative Service |
| Henley & Grange RSL | $1,000.00 | Remembrance Day Commemorative Service |
| Morphett Vale RSL | $1,000.00 | Anzac Youth Vigil in the South |
| Murray Bridge RSL | $825.00 | Vietnam Veterans’ Day – 50 Year Commemoration |
| Robe RSL | $900.00 | 2023 Remembrance Day Commemorative Service |
| HQ 1st Australian Task Force | $1,000.00 | HQ1ATF Bi-Annual Commemoration |
| Vietnam Veterans Federation SA Branch | $1,000.00 | Coral Balmoral Commemorative Service |
| Charleston Community Centre Inc | $960.00 | Remembrance Day Service – Charleston Memorial Day |
| Robe RSL | $980.00 | Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemorative Service |
| Robe RSL | $1,000.00 | Dedication & commemoration of Mt Benson men who served |
| Henley & Grange RSL | $1,000.00 | 100th Anniversary |
| Mallala RSL | $1,000.00 | Remembrance Day Commemorations |
| Robe RSL | $1,000.00 | Remembrance Day 2024 |
| Port Noarlunga Christies Beach RSL | $300.00 | Remembrance Day 2024 |
2022-2023 Funding Round Recipients
| Applicant | Funding Amount | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| Henley & Grange Sub-branch | $1,000 | Remembrance Day Service 2022 |
| Royal Australian Regiment | $572 | Kapyong Commemorative Service |
| Vietnam Veterans Federation | $980 | Coral Balmoral Commemorative Service |
| Robe RSL | $900 | Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemorative Service |
| Largs Bay RSL | $825 | Attendance at Vietnam Veterans’ Day Service – Western Region Vietnam Veterans |
2021-2022 Funding Round Recipients
| Applicant | Funding Amount | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury RSL Sub Branch | $1,000 | Contribution to Anzac Day Dawn service expenses – bathroom facilities, cool room, security |
| Mt Barker RSL Sub Branch | $1,000 | Hire of equipment for Anzac Day |
| Port Lincoln RSL Sub Branch | $1,000 | Media and broadcasting costs for Remembrance Day service |
| Vietnam Veterans Federation | $800 | Printing and hire of marquees for Coral Balmoral Commemorative Service |
| Tanunda RSL Sub Branch | $1,000 | Printing and advertising for Anzac Day Dawn Service |
| Air Force Association of SA | $1,000 | Hire of marquees & chairs for conducting Bomber Command Commemorative Service at Air Force Memorial |
