Small-scale grants provided to support community-based projects.
July 2025
What was approved
Approved for Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway Ltd
$25,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
Canada BayLocation of the recipient
Canada BayAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
31/07/2026March 2023
What was approved
Approved for Excelsior Public School
To assist in creating a place of remembrance war memorial at the school
$8,780 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
March 2023Location of the recipient
The Hills ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Hunters Hill RSL sub-Branch
To assist with costs for delivery of supper following Hunter's Hill 100th combined Anzac Memorial Service
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
March 2023Location of the recipient
Hunters HillAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementFebruary 2023
What was approved
Approved for Kingscliffe RSL sub-Branch
To complete repairs to the garage door of the RSL's bus shed and to purchase a tent for Anzac Day services
$4,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2023Location of the recipient
TweedAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch
To supply and install fencing at the Port Macquarie Cenotaph
$7,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2023Location of the recipient
Port Macquarie-HastingsAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Pottsville RSL sub-Branch & Burringer RSL Chapter
To support the RSL's 2023 Anzac Day commemoration and lunch
$2,600 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2023Location of the recipient
TweedAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementSeptember 2022
What was approved
Approved for Ournie Rural Fire Brigade
To create an honour roll recognising those who served in the First World War from Ournie
$620 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2022Location of the recipient
Snowy ValleysAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJune 2022
What was approved
Approved for Hills Shire Council
To replace a damaged plaque and landscape the war memorial
$4,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
The Hills ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Clubs NSW
To purchase blazers for the six students chosen to participate in the 2022 Premier’s Anzac Ambassador’s Program
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
AllAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementMay 2022
What was approved
Approved for 2023 HQ & HQ Coy 1st Australian Logistic Support Group, South Vietnam 1965-1972 Reunion Committee (Impossible Mission Force)
To assist with the cost of transportation buses for veterans to participate in the event
$3,970 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
May 2022Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Invictus Australia
To assist the veteran surf lifesaving team with their participation in the Lifesaving World Championships 2022 in Riccione Italy
$5,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
May 2022Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
To assist with the establishment of a permanent memorial to honour Australian and allied prisoners of war lost at sea during the Second World War
$4,999 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
May 2022Location of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for RSL LifeCare Limited
To assist with the purchase of an iPad for the Riverina Veteran Wellbeing Centre, Wagga Wagga
$1,500 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
May 2022Location of the recipient
Wagga WaggaAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementDecember 2021
What was approved
Approved for Rotary Club of Erina/Operations Jaywick & Rimau Memorial Committee
To assist with purchase of medallions to be awarded to participants in a commemorative canoe and kayak challenge
$960 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
December 2021Location of the recipient
Central CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Daysdale War Memorial Hall Committee
To assist with repairs to the Memorial Hall including ceilings and walls that have sustained white ant damage
$2,501 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
December 2021Location of the recipient
Albury CityAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJune 2021
What was approved
Approved for RSL NSW
To assist with the costs associated with COVID expenses for Anzac Day 2021
$10,440 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for North West National Servicemen's Assoc of Australia, Moree
To assist with costs associated with the delivery of the Anniversary and Reunion Event in Moree on 29-31 October 2021
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2021Location of the recipient
Moree PlainsAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementSeptember 2020
What was approved
Approved for Armidale and District National Servicemens Association Sub Branch Incorporated
To assist with the costs associated with the publishing of a book for the 20th Anniversary of the Armidale and District National Servicemens Association
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2020Location of the recipient
Armidale RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Reserve Forces Day Council
To assist with costs associated with the 2020 Reserve Forces Day Council Luncheon at NSW Parliament House. The event will include the launch of a book on the history of Reserve Forces Day.
$5,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2020Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for St Mary's RSL sub-Branch
To assist with the costs associated with the provision of advocacy services to veterans who are placing DVA claims such as telephone bills, stationery and electricity bills
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2020Location of the recipient
PenrithAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJune 2020
What was approved
Approved for Bellingen Shire Council
To replace the obelisk on the Dorrigo War Memorial which was vandalised in 2020
$10,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2020Location of the recipient
BellingenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Bonalbo RSL sub-Branch
The replacement of 28 illegible plaques dedicated to local veterans including the manufacture and installation of these plaques
$5,559 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2020Location of the recipient
KyogleAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementApril 2020
What was approved
Approved for Bulga Soldiers Memorial Hall Association
Assistance with Venue Insurance for the Bulga Soldiers Memorial Hall
$500 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
April 2020Location of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
To assist with costs associated with the repair of the North Curl Curl War Memorial after it was vandalised in April 2020
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
April 2020Location of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJanuary 2020
What was approved
Approved for Waves of Wellness
Waves of Wellness Surfing Experience Program for Veterans
$5,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
January 2020Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementNovember 2019
What was approved
Approved for Ms Susan Gordon-Patridanon
To assist with costs associated with the post-production of the documentary film such as sound editing, reviewing the colour grade and adding to the special effects
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
November 2019Location of the recipient
WilloughbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for RSL DefenceCare
To purchase 60 poppies for Remembrance Day 2019
$300 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
November 2019Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementSeptember 2019
What was approved
Approved for We're Here Committee
To print 1000 brochures about the Nambucca Valley to support veteran transition to civilian life in the local area
$1,800 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2019Location of the recipient
Nambucca ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementFebruary 2019
What was approved
Approved for Panania RSL sub-Branch
To support the production of an interpretive plaque and a sandstone plinth on which the plaque will be mounted. The plaque and plinth will compliment an existing plaque that was gifted to the sub-Branch by the Greek Consul General
$1,598 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2019Location of the recipient
Canterbury-BankstownAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Cowra Breakout Association
To build a digital model of the Cowra POW Camp
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2019Location of the recipient
CowraAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJanuary 2019
What was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie Hastings Legacy
To print 50 copies of the Port Macquarie Hastings Legacy Club History Booklet
$935 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
January 2019Location of the recipient
Port Macquarie-HastingsAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementDecember 2018
What was approved
Approved for ClubsNSW
To purchase the blazers for the 6 participating students
$2,454 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
December 2018Location of the recipient
AllAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementOctober 2018
What was approved
Approved for Greater Hume Council on behalf of Cookardina Memorial Hall Committee
Towards construction of a ceremonial cairn outside the Cookardinia Memorial Hall
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2018Location of the recipient
Greater Hume ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Holsworthy High School
To fund Invictus Games excursion packages for 30 students as part of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Education Project
$1,200 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2018Location of the recipient
LiverpoolAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementSeptember 2018
What was approved
Approved for National Servicemens Association of Australian NSW Oxley sub-Branch
To undertake a condition and heritage assessment of the Tamworth Boer War fountain including a scope of works for any repairs
$1,800 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
September 2018Location of the recipient
Tamworth RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementAugust 2018
What was approved
Approved for Kempsey Shire Council
Conservation management plans for the memorials
$3,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
August 2018Location of the recipient
KempseyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Queanbeyan RSL sub-Branch
To assist with costs associated with the relocation of the Queanbeyan Boer War Memorial
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
August 2018Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan-Palerang RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Scone RSL sub-Branch
Conservation assessment of the war memorial
$3,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
August 2018Location of the recipient
Upper HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Wagga Wagga RSL sub-Branch
To fund a condition assessment of the Forest Hill Public School War Memorial Gate Posts
$2,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
August 2018Location of the recipient
Wagga WaggaAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJuly 2018
What was approved
Approved for Lyndhurst Soldiers Memorial Hall and Village Committee
To install a plaque commemorating the fallen of all significant conflicts (besides the First and Second World Wars which are already commemorated by the War Memorial Hall and Gates)
$3,828 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
July 2018Location of the recipient
BlayneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementJune 2018
What was approved
Approved for Gloucester RSL sub-Branch
The reinstatement of the Memorial to its original location and works to improve its setting
$3,454 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2018Location of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Woronora River RSL sub-Branch
Conservation works to the Memorial including landscaping to protect its setting
$2,200 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2018Location of the recipient
Sutherland ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Smithfield RSL sub-Branch
Landscaping work to the setting of the Leo Mcarthy Memorial Park War Memorial. This includes plants near and around the privacy screen recently installed at the memorial and the cleaning of the eternal flame
$3,500 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2018Location of the recipient
FairfieldAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Forster Tuncurry RSL sub-Branch
Purchase of office furniture
$1,500 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
June 2018Location of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementMay 2018
What was approved
Approved for Randwick Boys' High School
The creation of an Anzac memorial garden at the School
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
May 2018Location of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementApril 2018
What was approved
Approved for Macarthur Greeks
Funding to support a function which will involve a cultural presentation and a military history discussion including a Q&A with Evzones officials for the visit of the Hellenic Presidential Guard visit to the region of Macarthur
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
April 2018Location of the recipient
CampbelltownAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementMarch 2018
What was approved
Approved for Engadine RSL sub-Branch
To go towards the purchase of the required Australia Post boxes needed to send the care packs overseas
$400 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
March 2018Location of the recipient
Sutherland ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for City of Lismore RSL sub-Branch
Funding towards the North Lismore War Memorial and replacement of office equipment
$2,500 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
March 2018Location of the recipient
LismoreAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementFebruary 2018
What was approved
Approved for Tenterfield Show Society
To assist with accommodation and catering costs for the Light Horse Marching Band’s attendance of the 2018 Tenterfield Show
$1,350 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2018Location of the recipient
TenterfieldAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcementWhat was approved
Approved for Iraq Afghanistan & Middle East Veterans Association of Australia
To assist with costs associated with the 2018 Digger Day event and Ball
$1,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
February 2018Location of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister for Veterans Discretionary Fund
Agency funding this grant
Office for Veterans AffairsProgram term
6 months from announcement