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Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program
Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program 2025-26
Status: OPEN - closes 2pm, Friday 7 November 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: This year's program will be offered in one round only, with updated amounts available to eligible applicants.
Overview
The Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program honours the sacrifice made by Edward 'Teddy' Sheean VC, as a representative of the many Tasmanians who gave their lives selflessly for others in the defence of our country during World War Two.
In June 1942 Teddy began his service as an Oerlikon anti-aircraft gunner on the newly commissioned corvette, HMAS Armidale. On 1 December 1942, Armidale was hit by two aircraft-launched torpedoes and began to sink. Sheean was wounded but rather than abandon ship, he strapped himself to his Oerlikon and began to engage the attacking aircraft as the ship sunk beneath him. He shot down two planes and crewmates recall seeing tracer rising from beneath the surface as Sheean was dragged under the water, firing until the end. He died aged 18 years. Only 49 of the 149 men on board survived the attack and subsequent ordeal on rafts and in life boats. Many consider that Sheean's actions deserved the Victoria Cross.
Under the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan, the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program (the Program) aims to:
- Contribute to Tasmanian ex-service organisations and clubs undertaking minor capital works, purchasing equipment, or delivering welfare initiatives that benefit veterans and ex-serving personnel by supporting wellbeing and strengthening community connection.
- Contribute to community organisations constructing, maintaining, or repairing war memorials, helping Tasmanians to continue honouring veterans through attendance at Anzac Day and other commemorative services.
Funding Arrangements
The total funding for this Program is up to $100,000.
- Category 1: grants of up to $20,000 are available for minor capital works and/or refurbishment.
- Category 2: grants of up to $10,000 are available for equipment purchases.
- Category 3: grants of up to $10,000 are available for welfare initiatives.
- Category 4: grants of up to $10,000 are available for the construction, maintenance and repair of war memorials.
Applicants must indicate on their application whether they will accept partial funding.
Eligible organisations may apply once, under multiple categories to a combined maximum of $30,000.
Guide for Applicants
Please read the Guidelines before starting an application.
- Guidelines (PDF, 861 KB)
- Application Form (via SmartyGrants)
Previous Grant Recipients
Applicants who successfully applied for Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants may be viewed on the attachments below. The Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program honoured the sacrifice made by Edward 'Teddy' Sheean VC in World War Two.
- 2023-24 Round 2 (PDF, 66.3 KB)
- 2023-24 Round 1 (PDF, 111 KB)
- 2022-23 Round 1 (PDF, 70KB)
- 2022-23 Round 2 (PDF, 106KB)
- 2021-22 Round 1 (PDF, 140KB)
- 2021-22 Round 2 (PDF, 130KB)
- 2020-21 Round 1 (PDF, 134KB)
For further information please contact Community Grants by email at grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or phone 1800 204 224.