NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme

Small grants application open

Small grant applications are open from 1 April to 29 April 2026.

Large grant opening later in the year.

The NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme (NTRFGS) recognises the social and economic value of recreational fishing.

The scheme offers grant funding for community projects that support and grow recreational fishing in the Territory.

To be considered for funding you must:

be a Territory Enterprise
be an incorporated body
have no outstanding acquittals from a previous Territory recreational fishing grant fund
be able to complete the project in 12 months.

Projects on private land with no public access won't be considered.

All of the following are ineligible to apply for the grant:

entities operating outside of the NT, such as national/peak organisations
unincorporated bodies, for example - individuals, unless as a partner to an incorporated body and the incorporated body is the primary project applicant
for-profit organisations who are not partnered with a not-for-profit organisation
Local Government Councils who are not partnered with a not-for-profit organisation
NT Government agencies, including government schools
universities
projects on private land with no public access.

Read the terms and conditions.

You can apply online through Grants NT.

Contact the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to discuss your project idea or get assistance with your application.

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