Grants directory
The Northern Territory (NT) Government provides a wide range of grants, scholarships and other forms of support for businesses, community organisations and individuals.
You should use local goods and services wherever possible if you are awarded a grant. There are specific requirements to buy local if you are receiving a capital grant.
Find out more about GrantsNT, the management system for NT Government grants.
- Aboriginal Business Development Program
Support for the start-up and development of Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal businesses, especially those that address community needs. - Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program
The Land Management and Conservation Fund helps Indigenous ranger groups provide essential land management activities. - Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Grants
Funding for regional and remote communities to train workers for projects in the community. - Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Aboriginal Workforce Grants Program
Funding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people. - Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant Program
Funds to celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and achievements as part of the Northern Territory’s Australia Day. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree.
- Animal Welfare Fund grant program
For organisations to undertake animal welfare projects that improve animal well-being, raise community awareness of responsibilities in regard to animal welfare and help progress good animal management practice.
- Arts Projects grant
Get help to develop and showcase arts in the Northern Territory. - Creative Communities grant
Support for grassroots, community-led, arts projects that increases active community participation. - NXT Gen Arts grant
Support for artists aged 18 to 25 to do a placement with an arts organisation. - Professional Development grant
Providing support for professional artists and arts workers to access development opportunities. - Quick Response grant
Support to access activities and opportunities at short notice.
- Aboriginal Business Development Program
Support for the start-up and development of Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal businesses, especially those that address community needs. - Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Grants
Funding for community organisations to train Aboriginal Territorians. - Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Aboriginal Workforce Grants Program
Funding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people. - Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program
Support for NT Aboriginal businesses to create cultural tourism experiences to attract and retain visitors. - Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program
Support for NT Aboriginal businesses to develop tourism products and cultural experiences in 33 NT joint managed parks. - Accommodation Book Now Grant Program
Funding for roadside accommodation providers to implement an online booking platform. - Agricultural Value Add Opportunities Grant Program
Funding to develop or expand your value-add capabilities, adding value to the NT agribusiness sector. - Asset Assistance Grant
Financial assistance for NPOs impacted by 2024 northern region flooding. - Biz Secure grant
Apply for funding to improve the security of your business. - Book Now for Aboriginal Tourism Businesses Grant Program
Funding for tourism businesses to implement an online booking system. - Business Growth Program
Funding for professional advice, services and systems to improve and support your business. - Business Hardship Register
Support for small businesses experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 omicron wave. - Business Innovation Program
Funding and mentoring for the commercialisation of new products, services and processes. - Business Pivot Grant
Grants to help increase revenue through improved business performance and access to new markets. - Business Security and Safety Audit Program
Businesses can get help to identify works required to deter and protect its premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour. - COVID-19 Lockdown Payment Program
Payment to businesses forced to close due to COVID-19 public health orders. - Crowd Controller Assistance Grant
Eligible NT businesses can apply for a Crowd Controller Assistance Grant. - Earth Observation for the NT grant program
Supports businesses that develop applications using earth observation data. - Electric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme
Grants for homeowners and businesses to buy and install an electric vehicle charger. - Energy Bill Relief - small business
Access relief on your electricity bill if you're an eligible small business. - Equity Training Program
Funding for training and employment programs for equity groups who are permanent residents of Australia, and living in the Northern Territory. - Freight Subsidy Disaster Assistance
Funding for primary producers to assist with emergency freight costs - Global Trade Scheme
The Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Territory businesses establish or expand their exporting capabilities. - Grants for international student wellbeing
For events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT. - Home and Business Battery Scheme
For homeowners and businesses to buy and install batteries and inverters. - Horticultural Netting Program
Funding for producers of horticultural crops in the NT to buy and install netting. - Industry BuildSkills Program
Funding to upskill or reskill existing workers in occupations and industry sectors affected by change. - Local Jobs Fund
Support for Territory businesses to increase exports of goods and services. - Recycling Modernisation Fund
Supports infrastructure projects that recover or recycle waste material subject to export bans. - Roadhouse to Recovery Grant
Funding to improve visitor experience for wayside inns and roadhouses. - Smarter Business Solutions
Advice and grants to help reduce your day-to-day energy, water and material costs. - Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme
Get funding to support up to 50% of a shared solar system, solar sharing technology, smart meters and battery storage systems. - Sustainable Business Solutions Grant
Support for businesses to reduce their waste and help the Territory transition towards a circular economy. - Territory Business Lockdown Payment Program
Payment to provide immediate financial support to businesses during a lockdown period. - Territory Infrastructure Loans
Concessional loans for the development and expansion of infrastructure-led projects. - Territory Innovation Challenges Program
Opportunity for businesses and organisations to solve a government challenge, negotiate a procurement contract and get funding. - Territory Workforce Program
For businesses to support workforce development and training. - Tourism Survival Fund
For operators impacted by the lack of international visitors and who have not benefitted from tourism vouchers. - Visitation Reliant Support Program
For businesses reliant on international and interstate visitation. - Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
Grants for tourism businesses and operators to improve tourism experiences, facilities and attractions.
- Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant Program
Funds to celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and achievements as part of the Northern Territory’s Australia Day. - Community Benefit Fund: gambling amelioration grants
Funding to support the promotion of community awareness and education in respect of problem gambling. - Community Benefit Fund: gambling research grants
Supports research activities directed at problem gambling and the economic impact of gambling activities and associated issues. - Community Benefit Fund: major community events grants
Provides funding to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities to Territorians. - Community Benefit Fund: major community grants
Provides funding to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities to Territorians. - Community Benefit Fund: minor community grants
Aims to improve the capacity of not-for-profit organisations to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities to Territorians. - Community Benefit Fund: vehicle gifts
Supports eligible organisations to purchase surplus ex-government vehicles. - Community Grants Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs. - Crown land grants for community groups
Crown land is available for eligible community groups to develop community infrastructure at reduced or no rental cost. - Funding for remote passenger transport services
Get funding to increase passenger transport access in remote areas. - General grants for gender equality
Grants aimed at improving the social, political, economic or civil status of women in the Northern Territory. - Grants for Seniors Month events
For organisations to encourage older people to have a healthy lifestyle, become involved in a new activity, connect to the community or to create opportunities for continued involvement in activities. - Harmony Grants
For organisations to promote multiculturalism in the Northern Territory, including the Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree. - Men's Places Grant Program
Access up to $10,000 for a project to support men’s places. - Multicultural Community Facilities Grant
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with the renovations and upgrades of existing multicultural groups premises. - Multicultural Grants Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity. - NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme
Funding for community projects that grow and support recreational fishing in the NT. - NT Youth Week grants
Get funding to help with running an activity during the 10-day celebration. - Places and Spaces Quick Response Grant Program
Funding to replace or repair sport and active recreation equipment or facilities due to fire, flood, storm or criminal activity. - Quick Response Grants - Youth
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe Holiday Grants
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.
- NT Risk Reduction Program
Grant to reduce the risks and limit the impacts of natural disasters in the Northern Territory.
- Back to School Payment Scheme
Provides financial assistance to offset the cost of purchasing educational items such as school uniforms, textbooks, excursions and ID cards. - Charles See Kee Scholarship
To assist students who have resettled in Australia as a humanitarian or refugee entrant to undertake study which furthers employment and leadership outcomes. - Equity Training Program
Funding to improve training and employment outcomes for disadvantaged people in the Northern Territory. - Get the bonus for workwear and gear
For apprentices and trainees. This incentive is administered by the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT - Grants for international student wellbeing
For events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT. - Higher education scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - Inclusive Education Support Grant
Funding for services or programs that improve the education of children with disability. - Industry BuildSkills Program
Funding to upskill or reskill existing workers in occupations and industry sectors affected by change. - Learn to Swim vouchers
For young children aged up to five years. - Long Day Care Upgrade Grant
Provides financial assistance to childcare operations for building and ground upgrades required to maintain compliance. - Minister for Equality scholarships
Support women in research and study. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Pre-employment Training Program
Funding to support people develop practical skills to help them get a job, apprenticeship or traineeship. - Territory Workforce Program
For businesses to support workforce development and training. - Toy and Equipment Grant
Provides funding to childcare organisations for the purchase of developmentally appropriate toys and equipment.
- Smarter Business Solutions
Advice and grants to help reduce your day-to-day energy, water and material costs.
- Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program
The Capital Grants Fund helps Indigenous Ranger groups purchase essential items. - Long Day Care Upgrade Grant
Provides financial assistance to childcare operations for building and ground upgrades required to maintain compliance. - Multicultural Community Facilities Grant
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with the renovations and upgrades of existing multicultural groups premises. - Toy and Equipment Grant
Provides funding to childcare organisations for the purchase of developmentally appropriate toys and equipment.
- Community Grants Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs. - Grants for Seniors Month events
For organisations to encourage older people to have a healthy lifestyle, become involved in a new activity, connect to the community or to create opportunities for continued involvement in activities. - Harmony Grants
For organisations to promote multiculturalism in the Northern Territory, including the Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree. - International Women's Day grants
Funding to help you run your International Women's Day event. - Multicultural Grants Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity. - NT Youth Week grants
Get funding to help with running an activity during the 10-day celebration. - Quick Response Grants - Youth
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe Holiday Grants
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.
- Healthy Lifestyle Grants Program
Funding to increase physical activity, water and healthy food intake as well as create health promoting environments. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Nursing and midwifery scholarships
NT Health awards scholarships to nurses and midwives who are completing post-registration study. - Suicide Prevention Community Grant
Funding to support locally-led projects or activities that address an identified suicide prevention need. - Youth grants program - alcohol and other drugs
Funding for projects that minimise the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
- Heritage Grants Program
To encourage appropriate conservation work to privately-owned heritage places. - NT History Grant
To encourage and support original research about Northern Territory history, and broaden the resources available in this field, for the community to access and engage with.
- Home owner assistance
Get financial help to build or buy a home.
- Athlete development programs
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - Electric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme
Grants for homeowners and businesses to buy and install an electric vehicle charger. - Get the bonus for workwear and gear
For apprentices and trainees. This incentive is administered by the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT - Higher education scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - High Performance Officiating Program
A program that provides development opportunities for sport officials and mentors. - Home and Business Battery Scheme
For homeowners and businesses to buy and install batteries and inverters. - Learn to Swim vouchers
For young children aged up to five years. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Quick Response Grants - Youth
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs.
- Charles See Kee Scholarship
To assist students who have resettled in Australia as a humanitarian or refugee entrant to undertake study which furthers employment and leadership outcomes. - Harmony Grants
For organisations to promote multiculturalism in the Northern Territory, including the Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree. - Multicultural Community Facilities Grant
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with the renovations and upgrades of existing multicultural groups premises. - Multicultural Grants Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity.
- Athlete development programs
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - Charles See Kee Scholarship
To assist students who have resettled in Australia as a humanitarian or refugee entrant to undertake study which furthers employment and leadership outcomes. - Coach scholarship
To help offset costs involved in learning and development commitments. - Higher education scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - Minister for Equality scholarships
Support women in research and study. - Nursing and midwifery scholarships
NT Health awards scholarships to nurses and midwives who are completing post-registration study. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree.
- Career development
To identify emerging talent and establish career pathways through internships and mentoring. - Industry partnerships
Funding to build industry capability, skills development and career enhancement. - Production finance
Support for the production of distinct Territory stories and creative content from Territory screen practitioners. - Story development
Development of distinctive Territory screen stories across TV drama, features, children's TV, documentary and web series. - Travel support
Travel programs to help Territory practitioners maintain their skills, grow their networks and develop their project slates.
- Grants for Seniors Month events
For organisations to encourage older people to have a healthy lifestyle, become involved in a new activity, connect to the community or to create opportunities for continued involvement in activities.
- Community Grants Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs.
- Athlete development programs
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - Coach scholarship
To help offset costs involved in learning and development commitments. - High Performance Officiating Program
A program that provides development opportunities for sport officials and mentors. - Learn to Swim vouchers
For young children aged up to five years. - National Selection Grant Program
Funding to help with the costs to represent Australia at a recognised sporting event. - Places and Spaces Quick Response Grant Program
Funding to replace or repair sport and active recreation equipment or facilities due to fire, flood, storm or criminal activity. - Sport vouchers
Access to sport, recreation and cultural activities for children.
- Accommodation Book Now Grant Program
Funding for roadside accommodation providers to implement an online booking platform. - Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program
Support for NT Aboriginal businesses to develop tourism products and cultural experiences in 33 NT joint managed parks. - Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program
Support for NT Aboriginal businesses to create cultural tourism experiences to attract and retain visitors. - Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Book Now for Aboriginal Tourism Businesses Grant Program
Funding for tourism businesses to implement an online booking system. - Roadhouse to Recovery Grant
Funding to improve visitor experience for wayside inns and roadhouses. - Tourism Survival Fund
For operators impacted by the lack of international visitors and who have not benefitted from tourism vouchers. - Visitation Reliant Support Program
For businesses reliant on international and interstate visitation. - Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
Grants for tourism businesses and operators to improve tourism experiences, facilities and attractions.
- General grants for gender equality
Grants aimed at improving the social, political, economic or civil status of women in the Northern Territory. - International Women's Day Grants
Funding to help you run your International Women's Day event. - Minister for Equality scholarships
Support women in research and study. - Safe, Respected and Free from Violence Prevention Fund
Funding to help break the intergenerational cycle of domestic and family violence.
- NT Youth Week grants
Get funding to help with running an activity during the 10-day celebration. - Quick Response Grants - Youth
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Affairs - Quick Response - Individual
Individual - to assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe Holiday Grants
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.