Safer Business Grant

The Safer Business Grant supports Territory businesses, including mobile businesses, to co-invest in practical security improvements to their commercial asset

Who can apply

To apply, your business must:

• be a Territory Enterprise (for-profit or not-for-profit), a landowner (landlord) or a body corporate under the Unit Titles Act (NT) 1975
• not be an excluded recipient
• owns or lease premises/mobile business in the NT
• be fully compliant with relevant legal obligations.

What you can apply for

Eligible businesses can apply for:

• up to $10,000 in a 50:50 co-contribution to undertake works to improve business security of a fixed premises
• up to $2,500 in a 50:50 co-contribution to undertake works to improve business security of a mobile business.

What is included

The proposed works must:

• address a security risk or safety issue identified for your business or help improve the resilience of your business premises
• be a practical and reasonable security improvement that provides a clear benefit for your business
• support the purpose of the grant. Funding is not available for general maintenance, routine replacements, cosmetic upgrades or normal day-to-day business expenses
• be ready to start, with the business able to complete the project within 3 months of receiving funding.

Before you apply

Before applying, you should:

• read the Safer Business Guidelines PDF (339.2 KB)
• read the General Terms and Conditions PDF (359.0 KB)
• check your business safety and security needs on the Business Territory website
• request a quote from a supplier
• prepare the supporting materials:
  • quote for the security works
  • photos of the proposed work area
  • if your business is a Trust, the Trust Deed
  • any other supporting information you’d like the department to consider.

How to apply

Applications for round 1 are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

Apply through Grants NT

Contact

This program is administered by the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR).

For inquiries, email business.programs@nt.gov.au or call 1800 193 111.

To discuss if the Safer Business Grant is right for your business, email your local Territory Business advisor at businessinfo@nt.gov.au.