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 Responsive Skilling Grants
Funding for regional and remote communities to train workers for projects in the community. - Aboriginal Workforce Grants
Apply for a grant to support initiatives or projects that result in more Aboriginal Territorians entering employment and developing careers within the workplace. - Grants for Aboriginal Ranger Groups
The Land Management and Conservation Fund helps Indigenous Ranger groups provide essential land management activities. - Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant Program
Funds to celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and achievements as part of the Northern Territory’s Australia Day. - Minister for Women's Policy Scholarships
Support women in research and study. - Remote Aboriginal Governance and Capacity Building Grant Program
Funding for remote community projects to improve leadership and management skills and expertise.
- Animal Welfare
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. - Wildlife Grants
For organisations to collect, care and release sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
- Arts Trail regional stimulus
Upgrade your NT art centre, gallery, museum, library or keeping place. - Creative industries: arts project grant
Get help to develop and showcase arts in the Northern Territory. - Creative industries: fellowship grant
Career development help for artists and art workers. - Creative industries: strategic project grant
Support for strategic arts projects. - Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program
Funding to support the Arts, Creative and Screen Industry sector affected by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. - Event funding and industry development
NT Major Events Company programs to strengthen and increase the quality and capability of festivals and events in the Territory. - Professional development
Providing support for professional artists and arts workers to access development opportunities. - Regional museums
To assist local museums or other organisations committed to the preservation of cultural heritage to develop programs, design and construct displays, manage their collections, acquire relevant skills and enhance the presentation and preservation of local heritage.
- Aboriginal Business Development Program
To assist Aboriginal people and joint ventures (where Aboriginal people hold significant equity) to enter or expand commercial business arrangements that will create employment and /or wealth creation opportunities. - Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Grants
Funding for regional and remote communities to train workers for projects in the community. - Alcohol Secure grant
Apply for funding to improve the security of alcohol at your licensed premises. - Business Improvement Grants
All eligible Northern Territory businesses can access a $10,000 grant to make permanent physical improvements to their business land or buildings. - Business Innovation Program
Funding and mentoring for the commercialisation of new products, services and processes. - Capital Grants
You should use local goods and services if you are awarded a grant. There are specific requirements to buy local if you are receiving a Capital Grant. - Community based child care
To strengthen parent managed community based child care services as independent viable businesses. This program is only applicable to the 23 specific Community Based Childcare Centres located in the Northern Territory. - Equity Training Grants
Equity training grans improve training and employment outcomes for disadvantaged people in the Northern Territory. - Funding to upskill or reskill employees
If you are an employer in the Northern Territory (NT) you can apply for funding to upskill or reskill your employees as part of the Industry Buildskills Program. - Home and Business Battery Scheme
For homeowners and businesses to buy and install batteries and inverters. - Home Improvement Scheme
Under the Jobs Rescue and Recovery plan, tradies and contractors must be registered to supply goods and services to business, not-for-profit and homeowners. - Regional museums
To assist local museums or other organisations committed to the preservation of cultural heritage to develop programs, design and construct displays, manage their collections, acquire relevant skills and enhance the presentation and preservation of local heritage. - Regional economic development fund
To support the development of businesses and industry in all regions of the Northern Territory. - Smarter Business Solutions
The Smarter Business Solutions program offers free advice and grants to Northern Territory (NT) business owners, Indigenous enterprises and not-for-profit organisations to help reduce your day-to-day energy, water and material costs. - Territory Business Growth Program
To assist existing small to medium businesses grow and become more viable. - Trade Support Scheme
To support the offshore marketing activities of Northern Territory businesses. - International student wellbeing grants
For events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT.
- Capital Grants
You should use local goods and services if you are awarded a grant. There are specific requirements to buy local if you are receiving a Capital Grant. - 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 Sponsorship Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs. - Computers for the community
To assist community organisations and to support publicly spirited activities in the NT by donating surplus, working computer equipment. - Crown land grants for community groups
Crown land is available for eligible community groups to develop community infrastructure at reduced or no rental cost. - Harmony Grants
For organisations to promote multiculturalism in the Northern Territory, including the Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree. - Immediate Works Grants
Northern Territory not-for-profit and community organisations can apply for a grant of up to $100,000. - Multicultural Community Facilities Grant
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with the renovations and upgrades of existing multicultural groups premises. - Multicultural Grant Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity. - Multicultural Grant Program - Quick Response
Quick response grants - National Youth Week
For individuals, groups, clubs, schools, organisations and businesses to provide youth engagement activities held during National Youth Week. - Regional museums
To assist local museums or other organisations committed to the preservation of cultural heritage to develop programs, design and construct displays, manage their collections, acquire relevant skills and enhance the presentation and preservation of local heritage. - Regional economic development fund
To support the development of businesses and industry in all regions of the Northern Territory. - Remote Aboriginal Governance and Capacity Building Grant Program
Funding for remote community projects to improve leadership and management skills and expertise. - Remote passenger transport services
Get funding to increase passenger transport access in remote areas. - Road Safety Community Grants Program
For community to help improve or promote road safety. - Safe, Respected and Free from Violence Prevention Fund
Funding to help break the intergenerational cycle of domestic and family violence. - Seniors Month
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. - Urgent funding
Grants for unforeseeable expenses or for something that needs immediate funding. - Youth Affairs - Quick Response Group
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.
- Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund
Provides funding for projects aimed at improving organisational response to natural disasters in the Northern Territory. - Disaster Resilience Fund
Focuses on natural disaster resilience works, measures and related activities that contribute to a more resilient community. - Risk Priority Project Fund
Provides funding for projects that develop natural disaster risk knowledge, resilience and emergency management capabilities 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
To assist students who have resettled in Australia as a humanitarian or refugee entrant to undertake study which furthers employment and leadership outcomes. - Earth Sciences/Mining/Petroleum Scholarship
Three year Scholarship for a young Territorians to undertake university study in the earth sciences/geology or other mining/petroleum related disciplines. - Equity Training Grant
Funding to improve training and employment outcomes for disadvantaged people in the Northern Territory. - Future Skills Program
Funding for future skills training of NT workers or people re-entering the workforce. - Higher Education Scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - International student wellbeing grants
For events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT. - Learn to swim vouchers
For young children aged up to five years. - Long Day Care Toy and Equipment Grant
Provides funding to childcare organisations for the purchase of developmentally appropriate toys and equipment. - Minister for Women's Policy Scholarships
Support women in research and study. - NT Conveyance Subsidy Scheme
Provides assistance with the cost of daily travel for students who are disadvantaged by the distance of daily travel. - NT Correspondence Materials Delivery Assistance Scheme
Provides assistance with the delivery of materials required for correspondence schooling. - NT Correspondence Site Allowance
Provides financial assistance towards the cost associated with educating a student through a School of the Air or other approved distance learning arrangement. - NT Correspondence Site Allowance - Preschool
Assists four year old children who are enrolled in preschool with the Alice Springs and Katherine Schools of the Air. - NT Isolated Students Education Allowance
To increase access to students in boarding accommodation who need specific assistance in homework supervision and recreational and social development. - NT Long Day Care Upgrade Grant
Provides financial assistance to childcare operations for building and ground upgrades required to maintain compliance. - NT Mid-Term Travel Scheme
Provides travel assistance to custodial parents or guardians of isolated children who board away from home. - NT Remote Area Travel Allowance Scheme
Provides travel assistance for isolated students who are not eligible for receipt of other forms of travel assistance. - NT Schools of the Air Student Functions Allowance
Provides financial assistance to students to attend up to two approved schools of the air functions. - NT Student Travel Scheme
Provides travel assistance for isolated students. - NT Supplementary Boarding Allowance Scheme
Provides financial assistance towards boarding costs for isolated children boarding away from home in Northern Territory. - NT Tertiary Fares Reimbursement Scheme - Interstate
Provides fares assistance for students to undertake full-time tertiary studies interstate in a field of study not available in the Territory. - NT Tertiary Fares Reimbursement Scheme - within the NT students enrolled at NT tertiary institutions
Provides fares assistance for students to undertake full-time tertiary studies at an institution in the Territory. - Nursing & Midwifery Studies Assistance Grants Scheme
To assist the educational preparation of a nursing and midwifery workforce. - Remote Aboriginal Governance and Capacity Building Grant Program
Funding for remote community projects to improve leadership and management skills and expertise. - Territory Workforce Program
For businesses to support workforce development and training. - WorkWear/Workgear Bonus Scheme
For apprentices and trainees. This incentive is administered by the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT - Training Infrastructure Fund
Funding for registered training organisations towards training infrastructure.
- Environment Project Grant
The Environment Project grant program provides funding for community based projects that help reduce harm to the environment. - Smarter Business Solutions
The Smarter Business Solutions program offers free advice and grants to Northern Territory (NT) business owners, Indigenous enterprises and not-for-profit organisations to help reduce your day-to-day energy, water and material costs.
- Capital Grants for Aboriginal Ranger Groups
The Capital Grants Fund helps Indigenous Ranger groups purchase essential items. - Long Day Care Toy and Equipment Grant
Provides funding to childcare organisations for the purchase of developmentally appropriate toys and equipment. - Multicultural Community Facilities Grant
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with the renovations and upgrades of existing multicultural groups premises. - NT Long Day Care Upgrade Grant
Provides financial assistance to childcare operations for building and ground upgrades required to maintain compliance. - Training Infrastructure Fund
Funding for registered training organisations towards training infrastructure.
- Community Sponsorship Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs. - Event funding and industry development
NT Major Events Company programs to strengthen and increase the quality and capability of festivals and events in the Territory. - 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 Grant Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity. - National Youth Week
For individuals, groups, clubs, schools, organisations and businesses to provide youth engagement activities held during National Youth Week. - Seniors Month
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. - Youth Affairs - Quick Response Group
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.
- Alcohol and other drugs youth grants
Funding for projects that minimise the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. - Ministerial Nurse Practitioner Scholarships
To increase the opportunity for nurses to advance their careers - National Disability Insurance Scheme - Innovation Grant
To fund innovative projects that support the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Projects may generate solutions, identify and test new opportunities and lead to improved choice and control for people with disability, especially those living in remote areas of the Territory - Nursing & Midwifery Studies Assistance Grants Scheme
To assist the educational preparation of a nursing and midwifery workforce. - Suicide prevention community grant
Funding to support locally-led projects or activities that address an identified suicide prevention need.
- Heritage Grants
To encourage appropriate conservation work to privately-owned heritage places. - History Grants
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. - Regional museums
To assist local museums or other organisations committed to the preservation of cultural heritage to develop programs, design and construct displays, manage their collections, acquire relevant skills and enhance the presentation and preservation of local heritage.
- Home Improvement Scheme
If you own a home in the Northern Territory you can get money to do physical improvements to your land or building, or for repairs and maintenance. - Homeowner incentives
Get financial help to build or buy a home.
- Earth Sciences/Mining/Petroleum Scholarship
Three year Scholarship for a young Territorians to undertake university study in the earth sciences/geology or other mining/petroleum related disciplines. - Higher Education Scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - 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. - Ministerial Nurse Practitioner Scholarships
To increase the opportunity for nurses to advance their careers - NT Conveyance Subsidy Scheme
Provides assistance with the cost of daily travel for students who are disadvantaged by the distance of daily travel. - NT Correspondence Materials Delivery Assistance Scheme
Provides assistance with the delivery of materials required for correspondence schooling. - NTIS athlete scholarships
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - NTIS high performance officiating program
A program that provides development opportunities for sport officials and mentors. - Welcome to the Territory incentives
Incentives to attract people to the NT and retain current residents long term. - WorkWear/Workgear Bonus Scheme
For apprentices and trainees. This incentive is administered by the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT - Youth Affairs - Quick Response - Individual
Individual - to assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs.
- Charles See Kee
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 Grant Program
To assist migrant and multicultural communities with social inclusion, social cohesion and / or cultural and linguistic diversity. - Multicultural Grant Program - Quick Response
Quick response grants
- Earth Sciences/Mining/Petroleum Scholarship
Three year Scholarship for a young Territorians to undertake university study in the earth sciences/geology or other mining/petroleum related disciplines. - Higher Education Scholarships
Scholarships to assist Northern Territory Year 12 school leavers to attain their first degree. - Minister for Women's Policy Scholarships
Support women in research and study. - Ministerial Nurse Practitioner Scholarships
To increase the opportunity for nurses to advance their careers - NTIS athlete scholarships
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - NTIS coach scholarships
To help offset costs involved in learning and development commitments.
- Audience development
Support for Territory audiences and screen practitioners to experience quality screen content through film festivals and other events. - 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.
- Seniors Month
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 Sponsorship Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs.
- Grass roots
For organisations to provide opportunities to participate in sport and active recreation; and strengthen the capability of sport and active recreation organisations to deliver programs. - Learn to swim vouchers
For young children aged up to five years. - NTIS athlete scholarships
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - NTIS coach scholarships
To help offset costs involved in learning and development commitments. - NTIS high performance officiating program
A program that provides development opportunities for sport officials and mentors. - Officiating development program
Peak sporting bodies can apply for funding to support accreditation courses, competitions and the development of officiating coaches and educators. - Remote sport program
To fund sport and recreational activities in remote areas of the NT. - Sport vouchers
Access to sport, recreation and cultural activities for children. - Sport and Active Recreation Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program
Funding support for the sport and active recreation community affected by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. - Urgent funding
Grants for unforeseeable expenses or for something that needs immediate funding.
- Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
Grants for tourism businesses and operators to improve tourism experiences, facilities and attractions. The program is part of the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
- General Grants for Women
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 Women's Policy 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.
- National Youth Week
For individuals, groups, clubs, schools, organisations and businesses to provide youth engagement activities held during National Youth Week. - Youth Affairs - Quick Response - Individual
Individual - to assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Affairs - Quick Response Group
To assist young Territorians to access a variety of youth initiated events and personal development programs. - Youth Vibe
For organisations to provide youth engagement activities during the major school holidays.
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