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 $10,000 (ex GST) in grant funding is available for distribution in the 2026-27 financial year.
Examples of eligible expenses include:
- venue (hire fees)
- technical equipment hire (lighting, sound, audio visual)
- staging hire
- marquee, exhibition stall and event furniture hire (tables and 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.
Applications for the 2026-2027 grant round are now open
Applications will close at 5.00pm ACST on Friday 30 April 2027, unless funds are exhausted prior to this date.
For further information contact Veterans SA via (08) 7133 9333 (Option 1) or email [email protected]
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.
Applications must be authorised by an appropriate executive member of the organisation.
Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
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 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.
2025-2026 Funding Round Recipients
| Applicant | Funding Amount | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| William Kibby VC Veterans Shed Association Incorporated | $750.00 | Remembrance Day ceremony |
| One Tree Hill Progress Association | $1,474.00 | Anzac Day Dawn Service |
| Air Force Association SA Division Inc (AFA-SA) | $2,000.00 | Bomber Command Commemorative Service |
| Henley and Grange RSL Incorporated | $1,331.82 | Commemorative service for the Battle of Fire Support Patrol Bases Coral and Balmoral |
| Military Brotherhood MMC – Hills Murraylands Sub-Branch | $600.00 | Anzac Twilight Service |
| The Scout Association of Australia, South Australian Branch (on behalf of Scouts SA – Flagstaff Hill Scout Group) | $1,400.00 | Anzac Day Dawn Service, Flagstaff Hill |
| RSL Colonel Light Gardens Sub Branch Incorporated | $1,544.00 | Anzac Day lighting and audio |
| RSL Cowell Sub-Branch | $2,000.00 | Outdoor seating for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services |
