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Grants and awards | January 24, 2025

Remembrance grants available

Returned and Services League (RSL) sub-branches across Lowan are being encouraged to apply for funding to assist with restoring community war memorials, avenues of honour and capital works to upgrade RSL facilities.

The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said grants of up to $30,000 were currently available to restore war memorials and avenues of honour, while up to $50,000 is available for capital works to build or improve spaces that deliver services to veterans and their families.

“We will be forever grateful for those who have served for their country and our memorials honour those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” Ms Kealy said.

“Last year I had the honour of attending the dawn service at Gallipoli and I take great pride in researching and learning the stories of our soldiers (both historical and contemporary), so that future generations are aware of the sacrifices these brave souls make through their military service.

“Our RSLs do an amazing job supporting families and veterans through a range of different support services and initiatives.

“I encourage all our local sub-branches to consider applying for this funding opportunity.”

The Veterans Capital Works and Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour grant programs close on 3 February 2025.

More information on the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria can be found at:

https://www.vic.gov.au/grants-support-and-commemorate-veterans

https://www.vic.gov.au/veterans-capital-works-grant-program

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