Grants
The Territory Government’s comprehensive sport and active recreation grants program is the cornerstone of its community development activities aimed at building the capacity of organisations within the industry.
Funds are available through a number of different programs to support the development of sport, active recreation and local government organisations to assist the delivery of services and programs within the community.
All application based grant progams can be applied for through the Department’s Grantstracker system. Guidelines for each grant type are available below, please ensure these are thoroughly read to ensure eligibility criteria are met before applying.
Grants-Tracker Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the Territory Government’s programs there are many other sources of funding available to organisations. Some of these are listed below.
Grass Roots Development Grants
Grass Roots Development Grants allow organisations (including clubs, groups, service deliverers, shire and municipal councils) to apply for up to $3,000.
Details
Open 10 April 2012 – close 8 May 2012. Apply Online
Guidelines (pdf).
How to apply for Shires (pdf)
Facility and Major Capital Equipment Grants
Facility and Major Capital Equipment Grants allow organisations (including clubs, groups, peak sporting bodies, active recreation organisations, service deliverers, shire and municipal councils) to apply for funding to help improve their capacity to provide affordable and accessible sport and recreation opportunities through development of their facilities.
Details
Open 10 April 2012 – close 8 May 20 - Apply Online
Guidelines (pdf)
Peak Sporting Body Grants
Peak Sporting Body Grants allow peak Territory sporting bodies to apply for funding to assist with increasing their capacity to develop and deliver sport. Funding for Peak Sporting Bodies is by negotiation. Please contact Sports Development for further information on 1800 045 678 or email participation.dsr@nt.gov.au
Active Recreation Organisation Grants
Territory Leader Recreation Organisations and Regional Leader Recreation organisations can apply for funding for active recreation programs that provide pathways to sport.
Details
Open 10 April 2012 – close 8 May 2012. Apply Online
Guidelines (pdf).
Active Remote Community Grants
Active Remote Community Grants provide assistance to remote communities to deliver sport and recreation activities to members of remote communities throughout the Territory. The grants are directly negotiated through the Local Government Shires. Please contact Sports Development for further information on 1800 045 678 or email participation.dsr@nt.gov.au
Other Funding Opportunities
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| ABA grants are awarded to projects which help improve the lives of Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory. Funds can be used to support initiatives that promote economic development, small business, land and sea management, community enhancement, education and leadership. | |
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The ASC provides grants in a great number of areas including women, leadership, representative, indigenous and volunteers. | |
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The Australian Sports Foundation operates the Sport Incentive Program which aims to increase opportunities for Australians to participate in sport, and/or excel in sports performance. | |
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NT Department of Justice grant program that includes vehicles, small grants and major community grants | |
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DBE assists community organisations and to support publicly spirited activities in the Northern Territory through the donation of surplus, working computing equipment. | |
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Federal Government portal listing all government grants available. | |
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The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation was created to inspire girls and women across Australia to dream and achieve. | |
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Subscribe to a monthly newsletter with a comprehensive listing of grant opportunities | |
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An avenue to sponsor a wide variety of amateur sports men and women, striving to achieve sporting greatness across a broad cross-section of sports. | |
| Volunteer Grants |
FaHCSIA helps to support volunteers, by providing funding for volunteer based organisations. |
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Youth NT provides funding for innovative events, programs and projects that engage young Territorians. |