Community Benefit Fund: major community grants

You can apply for major community grants to fund a project in its entirety or for a portion.

Preference will be given to applications that include co-contributions.

How much you can apply for

Eligible organisations can apply for amounts between $15,001 and $250,000.

Funding depends on budget availability and the relative merit of applications. There is no guarantee of ongoing funding.

Funding rounds

You can apply for funding twice each financial year.

Applications must be lodged between the opening and closing dates of the round.

Round 1

• 1 July - round opens and you can apply
• 31 August - round closes
• 31 October - you will be notified.

Round 2

• 1 January - round opens and you can apply
• 28 February - round closes
• 30 April - you will be notified.

How to apply

You can apply via GrantsNT.

If you need help creating an account, contact the CBF secretariat.

Late applications will not be accepted.

After you apply

A letter will be sent to your nominated email confirming your application has been received. Depending on the volume of applications received, this can take several days.

If you haven't received a letter after one week, contact the community benefit fund secretariat by calling 1300 650 153 or email cbf.ntg@nt.gov.au.