VE & VJ Day 80 Anniversary Grants
This Grant Scheme is now closed.
The 8th May 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, remembering the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender and the end of fighting in Europe in World War II.
The 15th August 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, commemorating the formal surrender of Japan and the end of World War II in the Pacific.
The national celebrations include flag raising, Lamp Lights of the Peace, readings of The Tribute, Four Pipers playing Celebratum from the top of the Four Peaks - alongside encouraging communities to hold street and garden parties.
Breckland Council has a reputation for commemorating historic anniversaries with community grant schemes and has allocated £250 per eligible group to deliver a VE & VJ Day 80 Grant scheme.
For information about successful grant applicants, see our VE/VJ Day 80 news article here:
17/04/2025: Breckland Council awards £12,000 worth in grants to community groups to celebrate VE and VJ Day
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