Since 1965, the Anzac Day Trust Fund has provided annual grants to organisations that support the welfare of veterans, their families and their dependents, in Queensland.

Donations

The Anzac Day Trust Fund is principally made up of State Government funding, however, donations from the broader community are welcomed.

All donations contribute to supporting the welfare of veterans, their families and dependents, through grants made to eligible ex-service organisations in Queensland.

Anzac Day Trust Fund Grant Program 2025

The QVC is working to ensure that the 2025 grant program will deliver outcomes that will achieve an increased impact for the veteran community in Queensland. In 2025 a funding pool of approximately $1.7 million is available for distribution through the Anzac Day Trust Fund.

This year the QVC will deliver the grant program through two separate streams:

  • Stream A: Grants up to $10,000 for retrospective reimbursement of expenditure incurred during the 2023-2024 Australian Tax Office Financial Year. This funding stream is only available to small ex-service organisations.
  • Stream B: Competitive grants of up to $100,000 each for innovative projects to address the needs of veterans and their dependents over a 12-month period. Applicants are required to demonstrate how their activities will provide improved outcomes for the veteran community.

Changes to the ADTF program in 2025

To ensure we handle the applications effectively and efficiently, each funding stream will be released separately and come with its own dedicated set of guidelines. By separating the guidelines for each stream, we aim to streamline our assessment process, making it clearer and more focused for applicants.

Furthermore, as part of our commitment to continually refining our grant program, we’ve introduced key enhancements for each funding stream this year. We’ve simplified Stream A to make it more user-friendly, and for Stream B, we’ve provided greater details about the assessment process to ensure applicants have a clear understanding of what is expected in completing of their application and in satisfying any reporting conditions during and after completion of their funded project. These improvements reflect our commitment to accessibility and transparency throughout our grant program.

Stream A:

The 2025 round of Stream A is now open for applications.

Applicants should read the Guidelines before submitting an application. Please click on below link for a copy of the Stream A Guidelines.

All applications must be submitted online through Smartygrants. Please follow this link for Stream A applications on Smartygrants:

https://premiersqld.smartygrants.com.au/ADTF2025-Stream_A

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 June 2025 at 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

Stream B:

The 2025 round of Stream B will be opened at a later date this year once the details have been finalised.

Previous applicants and those organisations who have contacted us already will be notified of the opening via email. We will also publish the opening date on this website, as well as advertising to the public. If you would like to be notified of the opening by email, and are not yet on our database, please contact us on anzacdaytrustfund@qvc.qld.gov.au

Previous Anzac Day Trust Fund programs

Successful 2024 grant recipients were announced on 27 November 2024:

Successful 2023 grant recipients were announced on 30 November 2023:

The Queensland Veterans' Council commenced administration of the Anzac Day Trust Fund programs in 2023. Information about successful recipients in previous years can be found on the Queensland Veterans' Portal.

Further information

For further information, please contact the Queensland Veterans’ Council Secretariat:

Last updated:
28 April, 2025
Last reviewed:
28 April, 2025