Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is inviting local groups and organisations to apply for grants aimed at preserving war memorials across New South Wales.
Ms Cooke said applications for the Community War Memorials Fund opened on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2024, with grants of up to $10,000 available to help ensure the presence of local war memorials is secured for future generations.
“As we’ve seen during the recent ANZAC Day commemorative events across the region, war memorials are a meeting place for local communities to come together and honour our service men and women, allowing us the chance to reflect upon the sacrifices made by our veterans over the years,” Ms Cooke said.
“It is just so important that these memorials are protected to ensure all generations understand and remember the sacrifices made during wars and conflicts, which is why the Community War Memorials Fund was set up to help conserve, repair, and protect war memorials across NSW.
“Funding can assist with a range of conservation projects including condition assessments, specialist cleaning and repairs, security measures, and improving access, which are all important aspects of how we manage the places of commemoration that help us acknowledge our military history,” she said.
Since the establishment of the program in 2008, grants have been provided for a wide range of projects including:
• Conservation assessments;
• Honour roll repair;
• War memorial cleaning and conservation work;
• Arborist advice for war memorial trees;
• Security measures for memorials;
• Repairs to war memorial halls; and
• Improvements to the accessibility of memorials.
Applications for this round of funding close 24 July 2024.
Details can be found: https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/heritage/community-war-memorials-fund/
Organisations seeking further information or assistance with an application can contact the office.
Photo: Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke lays a wreath at a war memorial during a recent ANZAC Day service.
