Sea Country Partnerships Program

The Sea Country Partnerships Program supports Aboriginal organisations in the Northern Territory (NT) to work with NT Fisheries on natural resource management.

The program is open to all NT Aboriginal organisations involved in sea Country and natural resource management. It provides opportunities to undertake projects, collaborate with NT Fisheries, build trust and improve fisheries management now and into the future.

Caring for sea country, NT Gunumitjanda-Wa Madla & Damibila by Rochelle Minberrignully Fejo-Tasker

Caring for Sea Country, NT Gunumitjanda-Wa Madla and Damibila PDF (666.3 KB)
Artist: Rochelle Minberrignully Fejo-tasker
Copyright:  Fisheries Division - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Guideline

Before you apply, read the Sea Country Partnership Program Guideline 2026 PDF (1.3 MB).

The guideline includes:

  • program overview
  • eligibility requirements
  • priority project areas
  • assessment criteria
  • assessment process.

How to apply

Applications open at 8 am on Saturday 1 August 2026 and close at 5 pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

After you apply, all program communication will be through GrantsNT.

Make sure your organisation's details are up to date before submitting your application.

Contact

If you would like more information about the program's priorities or need help with your application, email MarineRangers@nt.gov.au.


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