The Veterans SA Commemorative Services Grant Fund offers support to eligible ex-service organisations to assist in hosting commemorative events.
Applicants can seek grants of up to $1,000 (ex GST) for expenses that directly relate to the coordination, management and delivery of commemorative services within South Australia. A maximum of $15,000 in grant funding is available for distribution in the 2024-2025 financial year.
Examples of eligible expenses include:
- venue (hire fees)
- equipment and furniture hire (AV, lighting, marquees, chairs)
- catering
- security
- advertising and marketing such as flyers, booklets and posters.
Please note grants for Anzac Day Dawn Services are not available through this funding round.
Applications closed 31 May 2025.
For reference, you can access a copy of the Commemorative Services Fund Guidelines 2024-25 here.
For further information contact:
Veterans SA
(08) 8226 8541
veteranssa@sa.gov.au
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 |
