Veteran Community Grants Program - 2025 Round

The purpose of the Veteran Community Grants Program (VCGP) is to promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel or support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community.

Individuals and the following types of organisations are eligible to apply for funding:

• Ex-Service Organisations
• Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations
• NSW local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993
• Incorporated organisations that are registered and approved as not-for-profit bodies by NSW Fair Trading
• Not-for profit companies limited by guarantee, registered in NSW (must have ACNC registration and/or DGR status)
• Indigenous Corporations (must be registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations)
• NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils
• Religious organisations operating in NSW
• NSW non-government organisations established under their own Act of Parliament
• NSW Government agencies, including government schools
• Educational institutions

In addition, to be eligible for funding applicants must:

• possess an Australian Business Number (ABN) or can provide written advice from the Australian Taxation Office that no withholding tax is required from the grant payment;
• be financially solvent;
• be based in Australia provided the project is of direct and substantial relevance to NSW; and
• have acquitted all previously awarded OVA grants.

Types of projects funded under this grant

Applications must align with and be submitted under one of the below category descriptions:

1. Local community historical research and education

Projects that help inform and educate the wider community about the service and sacrifice of local veterans and their families, including research towards online or print publications.

2. Preservation and display of memorabilia

Preservation and/or research materials, or display of war memorabilia, artefacts and/or research materials relevant to the local community.

3. Public commemorative events

Events that honour or mark military anniversaries and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of NSW veterans. Please note, Anzac Day events are ineligible for funding.

4. Provide support to members of the NSW veteran community

Activities such as excursions, milestone reunions, and training and development to assist with the health and wellbeing of the veteran community.