Applications are now open for the 2025 Veteran Community Grants Program, offering up to $3,000 for projects that honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen, and support the well-being of veterans across New South Wales.
The program provides vital funding for initiatives that preserve history, educate communities and strengthen support for veterans. It aims to ensure that the stories and contributions of those who served are recognised and remembered, while helping local groups deliver meaningful projects in their regions.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said the grants are an important way to keep veterans’ stories alive and ensure communities continue to acknowledge their service. “These grants are about honouring and respecting those who served our country, commemorating their service and sacrifices, educating our communities, and ensuring their families and communities feel supported,” Mr Kemp said.
“I encourage RSL sub-branches, community groups, and local councils to put in an application and help bring funding into our area for projects that educate, preserve, commemorate or provide direct support,” he said.
Examples of eligible projects include local historical research and education initiatives, preservation and display of memorabilia, public commemorative events, and activities that provide direct support for the NSW veteran community.
Applications for the 2025 round close at 5pm on 11 November 2025, with successful projects to be announced in February 2026.
Full program guidelines and application details are available on the NSW Government website at Veteran Community Grants Program · Office for Veterans Affairs.
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