Funding programs for Queensland veterans supporting brighter future

• Veterans across Queensland and ex-service organisations are being supported through grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government
• Multiple grant programs offer millions in cumulative funding
• Grant applications for the Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program, the Anzac Day Trust Fund COVID-19 Grants Program and the new Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grants Program are now open.

Veterans across Queensland and ex-service organisations are being supported for better outcomes through several grants programs, funded by the Palaszczuk State Government. 

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today opened submissions for two programs – the Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program and the new Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grants Program.

The Premier also announced 23 recipients of the Queensland Remembers Grants Program, which supports infrastructure and commemorative projects around the state.

The announcements come in the lead up to ANZAC day, commemorated on 25 April each year.

ANZAC services will be held around the state to honour past and present Australian Defence Force personnel who have served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Grant programs include:

• Queensland Remembers Grants Program
• Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program & Anzac Day Trust Fund COVID-19 Grant Program
• Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grants Program

For more information about Queensland Government funding programs for veterans, visit the Queensland Veterans’ Portal at www.qld.gov.au/veterans .

Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:

“Queensland is home to more than 163,000 current or former veterans - the largest population of veterans in Australia and a fact I am incredibly proud of as Premier.

“Our government will always back better outcomes, especially for those who have put their life on the line in the name of our country. This grant funding ensures they are supported during and after they serve.

“I encourage all Queenslanders to come together as one on ANZAC Day to remember those who have served.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Bart Mellish:

“These grants programs honour our veterans by assisting organisations that support veterans to deliver projects and activities. This funding makes a real difference to the lives of veterans and their families.

“The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support our veterans who have given so much and made so many sacrifices on behalf of Australia.”

Quotes attributable to the Chairperson, Queensland Veterans’ Council Quentin Masson DSM:

“The Queensland Veterans’ Council is honoured to assume responsibility for the administration of the Anzac Day Trust Fund, which has supported the Queensland veterans’ community since 1965.

“The ex-service organisations, institutions and associations which receive grants through the Anzac Day Trust Fund ensure our veterans are supported for a healthy, better connected, and respected place across Queensland’s communities.”

GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Queensland Remembers Grants Program

23 infrastructure and commemorative projects have been supported as part of the second round of the Queensland Remembers Grants Program.

The $4 million program is open to organisations that support veterans and their families to upgrade their buildings, facilities and equipment, restore and create memorials, and deliver commemorative activities and events.

This round, more than $1 million has been awarded to recipients, including the Townsville, Bundaberg, Dalby, Cloncurry, Gladstone and Currumbin RSL sub-branches.

Other grant recipients include the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Queensland Branch) and Friends of Balmoral Cemetery.

Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grants Program

The Palaszczuk Government is today opening submissions for a new grants program supporting veterans’ health and wellbeing.

The $500,000 Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grants Program offers grants of between $25,000 and $150,000 for research projects in the field.

The program is now open for applications, which will close on 19 June.

Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program

The Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program provides funding to ex-service organisations, institutions and associations that support veterans and their dependants.

Commencing this year, the program is being administrated by the Queensland Veterans’ Council.

In 2022, more than 180 Queensland organisations shared more than $1.5 million through the Anzac Day Trust.

Separately, the Anzac Day Trust Fund COVID-19 Grants Program, provided $1 million over three years for organisations to hold COVID-safe events. This program commenced in 2021 and will conclude this year.

The Queensland Veterans Council is calling for submissions, with the applications open until June 11.

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