Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program
What is the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program (MPG Grants Program)
Throughout Australia, there are committed individuals and groups working to identify the unmarked graves of First World War veterans, and marking these graves to ensure their service and sacrifice are remembered.
Community groups, ex-service organisations and individuals can now apply for funding assistance to mark unmarked private graves of First World War veterans.
The MPG Grants Program provides veterans who are not eligible for commemoration through the Office of Australian War Graves, the opportunity to have their war service recognised at the site of their interment.
Ongoing maintenance of these private graves and their markers will rest with applicants or by arrangements with the relevant cemetery authority.
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The MPG Grants Program provides one-off funding of up to $620 per grave to assist with the purchase of a grave marker for unmarked private graves of veterans of the First World War. You can seek funding for up to 20 grave markers in each individual application.
MPG grants can be used for;
- the manufacture and supply of a new plaque or gravestone marker
- materials and/or labour required to install or affix the marker.
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must be one of the eligible entity types listed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
Back to topHow do I apply
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 provided to the Director of War Graves, 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 the applicant has correctly signed and returned the 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.
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