Grants to support and commemorate veterans open

Two grant programs are open to restore community war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour and to support building and facility improvements for veteran organisations.
20 November 2023
Veteran grants now open

Veterans capital works

Grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 are available for projects that support building and facility improvements for not-for-profit organisations delivering services to veterans, their families and communities.

For the eligibility and assessment criteria and how to apply, visit the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program.

Restoring community war memorials and avenues of honour

Grants of up to $30,000 (excluding GST) are available for projects that restore community war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour.

You cannot apply for this grant if the project has started.

For the eligibility and assessment criteria and how to apply, visit the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program.

Closing date

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 12 February 2024.

Information session

Join us for an online information session at 4 pm, Tuesday 28 November 2023

Please register via Eventbrite by 12 noon, Monday 27 November.

This one-hour session will cover:

  • The purpose of each grant program
  • eligibility and assessment criteria
  • application process and tips
  • auspice arrangements
  • Land ownership approval
  • Heritage principles
  • reporting
  • budget
  • supporting documents
  • how to use the Grants Gateway portal.

For more information or help: email veteransgrants@dffh.vic.gov.au or call the Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356.