Deadline: 18-Mar-25
Applications are now open for Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program to provide Tasmanian ex-service organisations and clubs for minor capital works and equipment purchases and welfare initiatives for veterans.
Funds are also available to a range of organisations for the repair and maintenance of war memorials, and for the construction of new memorials in Tasmania.
Funding Information
- The total funding pool for Round Two is $50,000.
- Grants of up to $10,000 are available for minor capital works and/or refurbishment.
- Grants of up to $5,000 are available for equipment purchases.
- Grants of up to $5,000 are available for welfare initiatives.
- Grants of up to $5,000 are available for the repair and maintenance of existing war memorials, and the construction of new memorials.
- Organisations may apply under any of all categories up to a combined maximum of $15,000.
- The project must be completed, and the grant money expended within 12 months.
Eligible Projects
- Minor Capital Works
- Minor capital works are projects undertaken to improve an existing building or infrastructure within the property boundaries.
- Minor capital works may also include additions to an existing building or space.
- Refurbishment
- Refurbishment works are projects undertaken to improve the condition and/or functionality of an asset or space.
- Refurbishments may include repainting, re-carpeting, and installation of new fixed fitout items (such as benches and cupboards).
- Equipment
- Equipment is items that the organisation requires for ongoing use, which will improve facilities to enable greater efficiency in the operation of the organisation, or to improve the quality and/or safety of activities delivered.
- Equipment may include computers, large kitchen items (such as fridges and ovens) and maintenance items (such as lawn mowers).
- Welfare Initiatives
- Welfare initiatives are programs or services that are intended to support the health and wellbeing of veterans.
- Welfare initiatives may include support that is provided directly to individual veterans or programs and services that seek to support the collective health and well-being of veterans
- Repair and maintenance or construction of War Memorials
- Repair and maintenance work includes all actions necessary for retaining an item or asset in, or restoring it to, its original condition (in this case, war memorials).
- Construction of a war memorial includes the building of a monument, statue, or other structure to commemorate/celebrate a war or military related events.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit organisations must either be:
- incorporated, or
- sponsored by an incorporated organisation. In this instance, the application must include written confirmation from the sponsoring organisation that it will accept the relevant administration, legal and financial responsibilities for the grant.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following entities are not eligible to apply for funding under the Program:
- Australian Government agencies;
- Tasmanian Government agencies;
- Tertiary institutions;
- For profit organisations – unless for reasons specified above in ‘Minor capital works and equipment purchase and Welfare Initiatives’.
- Political parties; and
- Individuals and or sole traders.
For more information, visit Tasmanian Government.
