The Allan Labor Government has backed military veterans and their families with new grants that honour their service and support their wellbeing.

Minister for veterans Natalie Suleyman opened applications for two grant programs on Tuesday, 29 July that honour veterans, support their welfare, and strengthen community recognition of their contribution.

The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund offers grants of up to $150,000 to organisations delivering welfare support to veterans across the state, and grants of up to $50,000 to organisations delivering initiatives for veterans in a specific region or area.

This year’s funding priorities include initiatives that support female, First Nations, and LGBTIQA+ veterans, those living with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Other priorities include support for veterans who served in post-1990 Australian Defence Force operations, and collaborative projects delivered by multiple ex-service organisations.

Previous recipients include Soldier On, an organisation which delivered the ‘Empower-Her’ program this year to more than 1,500 female veterans and their families by offering women-only retreats, family events, and parenting support.

Applications are also open for the Victoria Remembers Grant Program, offering funding of up to $30,000 for projects that commemorate veterans and deepen public understanding of their service, including new memorials, significant anniversary events, and public education campaigns.

Ms Suleyman said the funding's aims were two-fold.

“These grant programs make a real difference in the lives of veterans, supporting their wellbeing and backing the organisations that serve them," she said.

“They help ensure the stories of Victoria’s veterans are never forgotten – strengthening community understanding and inspiring future generations.”

Applications for both grant programs close on 15 September.

For more information or to apply, visit vic.gov.au/anzac-day-proceeds-fund or vic.gov.au/victoria-remembers-grant-program