Grants in Aid
What is the Grants in Aid Program (GIA Program)
The GIA Program aims to support national ex-service organisations (ESOs) to provide coordinating and representational support for Australia’s veteran and Defence community. The GIA Program is open to national ESOs by invitation. Eligible organisations are reviewed annually by DVA.
Back to topHow can the grants be used
The GIA Program offers funding for projects and activities that:
- assist national ESOs to support their branches, sub-branches and affiliated organisations in performing compensation and/or wellbeing advocacy or wellbeing support work
- assist national ESOs to advance the objectives of all ESOs more generally
- assist national ESOs to improve co-operation and communication between national bodies, branches, sub branches and affiliated organisations on repatriation and military compensation matters
- encourage co-operation and communication between the ex-service community, ESOs and the Australian Government.
Who can apply
The GIA Program is a closed non-competitive grant opportunity that opens annually. As a requirement of this grant, eligible entities must be the national head of a veteran organisation, with oversight of ESOs under their national agenda. See the Grant Opportunity Guidelines on GrantConnect for further information.
Back to topHow do I apply
Only the national ESOs invited to apply through GrantConnect are eligible to apply for this grant. An invitation does not guarantee success in receiving funding.
DVA grants are advertised on the GrantConnect website, including information about the grant and how to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all grant opportunity documentation, especially the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and any instructions in the application form. Grant Opportunity Guidelines are specific to each round and contains important information about the purpose of the program, eligibility and compliance requirements, eligible items, timeframes and how to apply.
You can register on GrantConnect to receive notifications of any new grant opportunities that may become available.
More information can be found at Getting started with GrantConnect.
If you need assistance, you can visit the Community Grants Hub website Contact us page.
If you think you may need help with your application, please ask early. This will help us to resolve any problems in time for your application to be considered for funding.
Back to topHow are applications assessed
Applications are assessed based on the criteria set out in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
Recommendations are made to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, who is the decision maker.
Back to topWhen will I know the outcome of my application
You will be notified of the outcome of your application after the closing date and when the assessment process is completed.
Back to topWhat happens if my grant application is successful
If successful, you will be sent a grant agreement. Payments are made after you have correctly signed and returned your grant agreement.
Grants need to be acquitted when the project is completed and within the timeframe specified in the grant agreement.
You cannot receive another grant until all outstanding DVA grant acquittals have been submitted.