Published: 10 February 2012

Applications for State Government grants of up to $5000, aimed at encouraging participation in the ANZAC spirit and traditions is open until March 9.

The New South Wales Government has created a new grants program aimed at helping young people and multicultural communities participate in the ANZAC spirit and traditions.

ANZAC Community Grants are intended to aid local communities in raising public awareness of the ANZAC spirit and the sacrifices made by Australians in war, conflicts and peacekeeping, especially in the lead up to the Centenary of the First World War 2014-2018.

Applications are invited for grants of up to $5,000 from ex-service organisations, community groups, schools and other educational institutions, local government, museums, or historical societies.

Further details, including criteria, are contained in the ANZAC Community Grants (PDF) flyer.

Making application

Applicants should:

• not be an individual
• clearly address the six criteria within the flyer in their proposal
• forward their proposal by 9 March 2012.  
  

ANZAC Community Grants,
NSW Office for Veterans’ Affairs,
Locked Bag 53
Darlinghurst 2010

It is expected that successful applicants will be announced around Anzac Day 2012.

Further information or enquiries:

Ms Maret Hegh, 9266 8913

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