The state government has announced two new rounds of funding to support veterans in Victoria.
Announced on Monday, November 18, the Veterans Capital Works 2024–25 grants will provide between $5000 and $50,000 to fund projects that build or improve buildings and facilities for organisations that deliver services to veterans, their families, and communities.
Funded projects may include the upgrade, development or improvement of facility spaces, accessibility, sustainability or other aspects of venues.
Additionally, the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour 2024-25 grants will provide up to $30,000 to restore or change war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour, to reflect their original condition or better reflect veteran service in the community.
The program supports local war memorials that commemorate Victorians who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman said that the investment in “accessible, safe and improved facilities for organisations will directly help veterans and veteran communities across the state.”
“These grants will ensure the service and sacrifice of veterans are honoured with well-maintained memorials and spaces that reflect their legacy in local communities,” Ms Suleyman said.
Last year, Ballan RSL Sub-Branch received more than $29,000 to preserve and replace trees at the Barrys Reef WW1 Avenue of Honour site, giving new life to the memorial planted over 100 years ago.
Applications for grants in both programs are open until February 3, 2025.
