Eastern Victoria MP, Peter Hall, is encouraging local communities and organisations to apply for the funds under the Restoring Community War Memorials Grants Program, which is now open.
“War memorials are an intrinsic part of most communities and recognise the sacrifices made by Australians in war, sacrifices that should always be remembered,” Mr Hall said.
“This is an opportunity to restore and maintain those memorials and I hope many Gippsland groups put their hand up for a grant before the closing date for applications Friday, February 8, 2008.”
One-off grants of up to $10,000 plus GST are available under the program.
Applications can be made by any Victorian ex-service organisation, local council, school or community organisation, provided that:
• Applicants are based in Victoria and projects are funded for the benefit of Victorians
• The memorial or honour roll is on publicly accessible land
• The applicant is an incorporated organisation, OR is applying in partnership with an incorporated organisation which has agreed to manage the project funds
• There are non-government resources contributing to the project, either financial or in-kind support.
Examples of the type of projects that will be considered for funding include repairs to broken statues that form part of a memorial, repairs to barriers and fences that surround and protect a memorial, the rectification of sinking foundations, re-lettering of honour rolls, the installation of additional plaques on existing memorials or additional names on existing honour rolls, the installation of explanatory walls (a written explanation that provides historical context about the memorial and its place in the community), the installation of memorial lighting at the commemorative site and landscaping including the installation of seating and paving and the planting of trees around the commemorative site.
“There are other activities that can be funded, so I would urge interested groups to seek information and hopefully gain the funding support,” Mr Hall said.
A copy of the application form can be downloaded at www.veterans.vic.gov.au or by phoning Information Victoria on 1300 366356.
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