Grants for gender equality

To be eligible, you must be either:

• a resident of the NT
• an organisation based and registered in the NT.

You must also be able to show that you can:

• contribute to the project through other funding or support
• manage the project's budget.

You can apply for funding for activities that do at least 2 of the following:

• celebrate International Women's Day
• celebrate women's diversity and social, political and economic achievements
• educate the community about International Women's Day
• encourage reflection and discussion about issues on gender inequality
• encourages community participation in International Women's Day.

Read more about gender inequality and eligible projects.

Your project or event must also do all of the following:

• have a need for financial assistance
• have an itemised budget
• include an outline of how the activity will be promoted
• have identifiable objectives and outcomes
• be completed within the proposed time frame
• show that the funds will result in a positive outcome and advance the social, political, economic or civil status of women in the NT.

What can't be funded

Grants cannot be given or used for any of the following:

• political activity
• commercial or business activity
• alcohol
• projects already underway
• profit-making projects
• deficit budgets
• real estate purchases
• administration or management fees
• wages for staff
• printing and stationery costs
• projects that are the same as existing events.

Apply online through GrantsNT.

If you haven't created a profile on GrantsNT, you will need to set one up before applying for any grant.

You will receive an email when your application has been received.

It may take over 6 weeks for your application to be assessed.

Approved applicants

If you are successful, you must sign a grant agreement.

This means you must complete the project funded by the grant under law.

When you project has finished, you must send all of the following documents to the Office of Gender Equity and Diversity within 6 weeks:

• a written evaluation
• copies of promotional material
• receipts and invoices
• photos
• a grant acquittal form from the Office of Gender Equity and Diversity.