Community Benefit Fund: minor community grants

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

Applications may also be made for multiple purposes. Preference will be given to applications that include co-contributions.

How much you can apply for

Eligible organisations can apply for amounts up to $15,000.

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

Minor community grants don't contain GST.

Funding rounds

Applications for funding can be lodged all year-round. There are 12 rounds per year.

Rounds close on the last day of the month. Notifications of outcomes are scheduled for the 21st of the following month.

Read below for the timing.

How to apply

You can apply via GrantsNT. Search for CBF.

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

Read how your application is assessed.

After you apply

Once your application has been processed, an email from the CBF Secretariat will be sent to your nominated email confirming your application has been received and accepted.

Depending on the volume of applications received, this can take several days.

If you haven't received an email after one week, contact the CBF secretariat by calling 1300 650 153 or emailing cbf.ntg@nt.gov.au.