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 Responsive Skilling Grants
Funding for regional and remote communities to train workers for projects in the community. - Aboriginal Tourism Grants
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Aboriginal Workforce Grant
Funding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people. - 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. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree.
- 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.
- Arts project grant
Get help to develop and showcase arts in the Northern Territory. - 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. - 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.
- 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 Grant
Funding for community organisations to train Aboriginal Territorians. - Aboriginal Tourism Grants
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Aboriginal Workforce Grant
Funding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people. - Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program - round 3
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
Funding for roadside accommodation providers to implement an online booking platform. - Alcohol Secure and Safety Grant
Funding to increase the security of liquor stock against theft or damage and improve safety of workers. - Arts project grant
Get help to develop and showcase arts in the Northern Territory. - 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 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
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
The Northern Territory and Australian governments are jointly funding electricity bill relief. Eligible households and small business may get relief on their electricity bill. - Equity Training Program
Funding for training and employment programs for equity groups who are permanent residents of Australia, and living in the Northern Territory. - Financial support: business growth
Help to improve business performance and profitability. Part of the Business Growth Program. - 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. - 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. - International student wellbeing grants
For events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT. - Local Jobs Fund
Support for Territory businesses to increase exports of goods and services. - Marketing support: business growth
Funding to help you market your products and services. Part of the Business Growth Program. - Mentoring and coaching: business growth
Mentoring and coaching to help your business achieve its intended objectives. Part of the Business Growth Program. - Operations support: business growth
Funding for professional advice and services to help you improve operational efficiency. Part of the Business Growth Program. - People and culture: business growth
Services to help you align your workforce with your business' vision and goals. Part of the Business Growth Program. - Pre-employment Training Program
Funding to support people develop practical skills to help them get a job, apprenticeship or traineeship. - Recycling Modernisation Fund
Supports infrastructure projects that recover or recycle waste material subject to export bans. - Small Business Financial Fitness Fund
Funding to access training programs about financial sustainability. - Small Business Roadhouse to Recovery
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. - Strategic support: business growth
Funding for professional advice and services to help you achieve your business goals. Forms part of the Business Growth Program. - 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 Small Business 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. - Asset Assistance Grant
Financial assistance for NPOs impacted by 2024 northern region flooding. - Agricultural value add opportunities grant program
Funding to develop or expand your value-add capabilities, adding value to the NT agribusiness sector. - Sustainable Business Solutions Grant
Support for businesses to reduce their waste and help the Territory transition towards a circular economy.
- 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. - Crown land grants for community groups
Crown land is available for eligible community groups to develop community infrastructure at reduced or no rental cost. - Grants for young people
For individuals, groups, clubs, schools, organisations and businesses to provide youth engagement activities held during National Youth Week. - 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 - NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme
Funding for community projects that grow and support recreational fishing in the NT. - Quick Response Places and Spaces Grant Program
Funding to replace or repair sport and active recreation equipment or facilities due to fire, flood, storm or criminal activity. - Remote passenger transport services
Get funding to increase passenger transport access in remote areas. - 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.
- Northern Territory 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
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 Grant
Funding to improve training and employment outcomes for disadvantaged people in the Northern Territory. - Industry BuildSkills Program
Funding to upskill or reskill existing workers in occupations and industry sectors affected by change. - 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. - 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 Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - NT Long Day Care Upgrade Grant
Provides financial assistance to childcare operations for building and ground upgrades required to maintain compliance. - 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
- Smarter Business Solutions
Advice and grants 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.
- Community Sponsorship Program
For community groups, projects, events and programs. - 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. - Grants for young people
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. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Suicide prevention community grant
Funding to support locally-led projects or activities that address an identified suicide prevention need. - Healthy Lifestyle Grants Program
Funding to increase physical activity, water and healthy food intake as well as create health promoting environments. - Nursing and midwifery scholarships
NT Health awards scholarships to nurses and midwives who are completing post-registration study.
- 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.
- Homeowner incentives
Get financial help to build or buy a home.
- 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. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Athlete scholarship
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - High Performance Officiating Program
A program that provides development opportunities for sport officials and mentors. - 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
- 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. - NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking their first year of a health undergraduate degree. - Athlete scholarship
To help offset costs involved with scholarship, training and competition commitments. - Coach scholarship
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. - Nursing and midwifery scholarships
NT Health awards scholarships to nurses and midwives who are completing post-registration study.
- Athlete scholarship
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. - Quick Response Places and Spaces 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.
- Aboriginal Tourism Grants
Funding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business. - Small Business Roadhouse to Recovery
Funding to improve visitor experience for wayside inns and roadhouses. - Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
Grants for tourism businesses and operators to improve tourism experiences, facilities and attractions.
- 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.
- Grants for young people
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.