Saluting their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2026–27
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Veterans' Affairs is inviting eligible organisations to apply for grant funding under the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program (STS Program) 2026–27. Purpose The objective of the STS Program is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia's service personnel who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations, including National Service personnel, and their families. Objectives The intended outcome of the STS Program is to provide funding for projects and activities that: Promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service, and the role of service personnel Preserve, add to the sum of knowledge on, or provide access to information about Australia's wartime heritage Funding Community Grants Grants up to $10,000 are available for projects and activities that: Are focused on the local community Commemorate the service and sacrifice of local community members Are primarily accessed by the local community Major Grants Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or broader regional perspective. These projects may include the construction of new war or peace memorials where none currently exist, as well as additions to existing memorials. If a project relates to restoring or changing a memorial or other commemorative artefact, there may be heritage and conservation considerations. How to Apply Assessment and notification of outcomes will occur in two batches: Batch 1: closes 9:00 PM AEST on 29 July 2026, ID 2025-5415, Open Batch 2: closes 9:00 PM AEDT on 21 January 2027, ID 2025-5416, Closed
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