Project categories
Applications to the CWMF must align with and be submitted under one of the below category descriptions:
- Category A - Engaging heritage or other relevant specialists (such as engineers) to produce reports relating to the repair, protection and/or conservation of existing war memorials.
- Category B - Physical works relating to the repair, protection and/or conservation of existing war memorials.
Reminders:
- The CWMF supports projects for existing war memorials. Applications cannot be submitted for the construction of new war memorials.
- You cannot apply under both categories in the same round for the same war memorial.
Heritage and conservation
The CWMF is a conservation-focused grant program. This means funds are awarded for applications that demonstrate work to war memorials will be carried out in accordance with best practice conservation principles and processes. Refer to the 'Heritage and conservation' section of the Program Guidelines for more information.
Applicants are expected to obtain relevant heritage advice for their project before applying to the CWMF or to apply for funding to obtain heritage advice from a qualified specialist.
- If you are preparing a Category B application and you do not have written or verbal heritage advice, please consider submitting a Category A application to request funding for heritage advice, as a first step.
- If your war memorial is located on council-owned or managed property, is listed as a local heritage item or adjoins public property (such as a footpath), you must consult with council prior to applying to the CWMF. Your local council's heritage advisor may be able to provide heritage advice in these instances.
Funding amounts
The CWMF is valued at $250,000 annually. This amount is split evenly across two application rounds per financial year. The amount available in Round 2, 2024/2025 is $125,000. Refer to the 'Funding amounts' section of the Program Guidelines for more information.