Regional economic development fund grants

Applications for this grant have closed.

The Regional Economic Development Fund supports the development of businesses and industry in all regions of the Northern Territory (NT).

The grants are a one-off payment and are not recurrent.

Funding is not for the total cost of a project.

Funding is limited and your application may not be successful.

You will also need to advise the outcomes of the funded project.

Who can apply

The following can apply:

incorporated bodies and legal entities
local partnerships between private enterprise organisations
NT-based not-for-profit community organisations or groups and local governments.

Note: applications from individuals and individual businesses can be accepted if they show significant economic development benefits to the region.

Your project must have at least 50% financial or in‑kind support from yourself or other partners.

This includes funding sources such as the Australian Government, private or philanthropic organisations.

Your project should include some or all of the following:

deliver practical on-the-ground projects with tangible outcomes
be delivered by local people
provide sustainable local employment
support local partnerships and collaboration
deliver local infrastructure to create new economic opportunities and business growth
encourage increased investment in the region
improve regional capability.

You can't apply for funding for any of the following:

recurring maintenance or operational costs of facilities such as rent, service charges or administration
retrospective funding or outstanding debts for a completed project
fundraising, promotional or charitable events
wages and salaries.

Applications for this grant have closed.

To discuss your project idea, contact your local economic development officer below or email cado.nt@nt.gov.au.

Last updated: 28 July 2021

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