The State Government will provide a further $1.2 million in funding to continue a veterans’ memorial program.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told Parliament on Thursday the money would go towards the Queensland Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program.
“One hundred years on from the Armistice, our communities are still remembering the enormity of the sacrifice of the 57,705 Queenslanders who enlisted in World War I,” the Premier said.
“We continue to pay tribute to them in their own special way.
“This new grants program is for communities wishing to honour their war heroes by constructing or restoring a public monument or memorial.”
Between 2014 and 2018, more than 330 community projects and events were awarded more than $6.85 million in funding under the Queensland Anzac Centenary Grants Program for things like memorials and honour boards.
“This encouragement and support will continue for a further three years through the Queensland Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program,” the Premier said.
The Premier said there would be three new rounds.
“I want to encourage veterans’ groups and other eligible community organisations to apply for grants up to $30,000 (exclusive of GST) to create or conserve a lasting legacy for future generations.”
Applications will open by the end of the month, with the first round to close on March 10, 2019.
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