Industry Capability Program

The Industry Capability Program, replacing the previous Industry Support Grant, helps strengthen the Northern Territory’s (NT) key industry sectors.

The program supports strategic and innovative projects that:

• building sectors
• increase NT industry competitiveness
• support the strengthening of industry workforce
• strengthen industry resilience.

Application process

You may submit multiple grant applications for different projects.

A separate application must be submitted for each project, and each application will be assessed individually.

Applications have been extended and will now close Monday 8 June 2026.

What you can get

Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $500,000 per year per project (excluding GST).

A 10% co-contribution is required for applications requesting $100,000 and above.

Funding is for time-limited projects of up to 2 years.

Who can apply

To be eligible for funding, you must:

• be a registered NT/Australian incorporated association, a registered independent not for profit organisation or a company limited by guarantee, with other organisation types considered on a case‑by‑case basis
• be an NT industry peak body, identifying this as the primary purpose of their organisation, that represents the interests of their respective NT industry or sector and have a business and industry development focus - for example advocacy, standards, professional development, networking, information hub
• have NT-based staff presence.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

Step 1. Read the program guidelines PDF (357.3 KB).

Step 2. Apply through GrantsNT.

More information

For more information, you can:

• go to the business and grant programs for other grant opportunities
• access the interpreter services if required
• subscribe to the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) newsletters.

Contact

Contact the DTBAR by calling 1800 193 111 or emailing bid.dtbar@nt.gov.au.