New funding for local war memorial restoration projects
Local government projects honouring the service and
sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel may be eligible for federal government
grants.
The Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants
Program offers funding to assist local communities planning commemorative
projects, with $3.5 million earmarked for distribution in the 2021-22 financial
year.
The types of eligible projects can include:
- updating or restoring your local memorial;
- commissioning an honour board to recognise local
service personnel; - conducting an exhibition of military memorabilia
or other unique military-related items; or - involving local school students in an
educational project.
Applications for projects and activities that relate to all
wars, conflicts and peace operations Australian service personnel have been
involved in are eligible for funding.
Two categories of grants are available:
- Community Grants of up to $10,000 for local, community-based projects and activities; and
- Major Grants of between $10,001 and $150,000 for major commemorative projects that are significant from a national, state, territory, or regional perspective.
In 2021-22, a total pool of $3.5 million is available for
grants for projects all around the country.
The current batch of applications closes on 8 February 2022. For more information, visit the Community Grants Hub or GrantConnect.