Procedure for Awarding of Grants

If the Minister approves a grant, the applicant will be required to sign legal documentation accepting the grant and associated conditions. The signed documentation must be received by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs before the grant can be paid.

Grants are subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The grant amount being sought on the application form should be the GST inclusive amount. As a result of the GST, payment cannot be made to third parties such as sub-contractors of the applicant.

The preferred method of payment is by direct credit to the applicant organisations’ bank account.

Organisations are required to acquit the grant by the due date on the letter of acceptance. An acquittal form will be provided for this purpose. If this is not possible, an extension should be sought from DVA.