To support one-off community-building activities, programs, and events.

The City of Darwin Community Grants program supports one-off activities and events that benefit the community. 

You can apply for $1000 - $10,000 (excluding GST) for your project.  

You must be a not-for-profit organisation, or auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation. 

There are 2 rounds per year, each providing $50,000 in funding to community projects. 

Who can apply?

• An individual auspiced by an organisation with an ABN
• An auspiced project, event, activity or service
• An informal group
• An Australian legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be auspiced
• A project or initiative which occurs within a City of Darwin local government area for the benefit of the Darwin community
• Have all appropriate insurances and licenses (public liability insurance up to $20M to cover the event or project)
• Able to demonstrate financial viability
• Have not breached a previous Funding Agreement
• be an organisation whose public image, conduct and behaviours, products and services are consistent with the goals and values of the City of Darwin
• demonstrate a commitment to enhance community and economic life in Darwin

• Phone: 08 8930 0645
• Email: communitygrants@darwin.nt.gov.au