Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway 2026-2030

Overview

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway (KTMW) grant opportunity will run over 4 years from 2026-27 to 2029-30. The program was announced as an election commitment under Labour's Cost Plan to Build Australia's Future. The KTMW grant forms part of DVA's Program 3.2 - Commemorative Activities. The purpose of the grant is to support KTMW in commemorating the service of Second World War service personnel, by providing a financial contribution to its operation and maintenance costs and activities towards sustainability for a limited term. Funding will support the volunteers and staff to deliver education programs, the free school visitation program, commemorative services, and to develop a more financially sustainable operating model. The objectives of the program are: to provide a financial contribution towards KTMW’s operation and maintenance costs, that does not duplicate the funding provided by other state or federal government sources; and to enable KTMW to develop strategies, explore and implement a financially sustainable operating model by 30 June 2030. The intended outcomes of the program are: The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway continues to be a significant place of remembrance for those Australian service personnel who fought in the Second World War and is utilised as an educational resource. KTMW’s operational and fundraising model is enhanced allowing for greater financial and operational sustainability by June 2030. This grant is for a non-ongoing program, and the grant will terminate at the end of the grant period. No further funding will be available.