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Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, is calling on all ex-service organisations, councils and community organisations who have an interest in the maintenance of their local war memorials to apply for a grant to assist in any restoration work that may be required.

“Grants are available for funding of up to $10,000 to upgrade and enhance local commemorative sites and honour rolls,” Mr Walsh said.

“Practically every community has a war memorial commemorating the courage, spirit and sacrifice of local servicemen and women.

“Unfortunately, over time these memorials suffer from the elements and this grants program is designed to assist communities to reinstate them to their original condition,” he said.

“Our war memorials are a sign of our enduring respect for the sacrifice made by so many and they also provide an opportunity for our younger generations to learn about and appreciate the legacy of our war veterans,” Mr Walsh said.

Applications for the grant close on February 15, 2010 and forms can be accessed by phoning 1300 366 356 or by going to the grants website www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au.