Grants

The following grants are available for the veteran community according to specific criteria:

Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Grants Program
Grants to help bona fide ex-service organisations provide welfare and pension assistance to veterans, past and present members of the Australian defence forces and their dependants.
Saluting Their Service Commemorations Grants Program
Grants to support projects and activities that directly commemorate Australia’s servicemen and women who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations and to promote appreciation and understanding of the role that those who served have played in shaping the nation.
Grants-in-Aid Program – (PDF 127kb)
Grants to assist national ex-service organisations with their administration costs in recognition of the services that these organisations provide to the ex-service community.
Veteran & Community Grants Program
Grants that aim to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life of members of the veteran community by providing financial assistance for activities, services and projects that sustain and/or enhance well being.
Overseas Privately-Constructed Memorials Restoration Program
This grants program aims to assist Australian veterans and other individuals in the restoration and preservation of existing military unit and battle memorials, which have been constructed overseas.