annual grant
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Location
Litchfield Municipality

 

 

Through Cash for Cans, we’re turning recycled cans and old batteries collected at our Waste Transfer Stations into funding for local community initiatives!

Have an idea that could strengthen community connections, support inclusion or sustainability, or improve the wellbeing of Litchfield residents? Apply now and help bring it to life!

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS DATES
Applications Open30 July 2026
Info Session20 August 2026
Applications Close16 October 2026
Applications Assessment 21 October 2026
Notification17 November 2026
Awarding Night19 November 2026
Grant Distribution21 November 2026

Annual Community Grants encourage new ideas, sustainable projects and activities, and build social cohesion while benefiting the Litchfield Community. 

Grant amount up to $5,000

For eligibility and application details, read the Community Grants Scheme Guidelines, or view the 2024–25 Annual Grants Information Session presentation here for examples.


Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be an incorporated group or not for profit organisation based in Litchfield or provide services, activities or projects for the Litchfield community
  • Submit the application form before the deadline
  • Be able to show how the project or activity benefits the Litchfield community
  • Have satisfactorily acquitted any previous grants from Litchfield Council
  • Have no outstanding debts with Litchfield Council
  • Be able to demonstrate they have minimal financial resources or limited ability to fundraise for the project or activity
  • Be prepared to acknowledge Council's support for the project or activity

Got a question?
Join us for an information session on the 20th of August at the Council Chambers, email us at grants@litchfield.nt.gov.au or call us on (08) 8986 0600 and ask for the Grant Officer.

If you would like to request a hard copy of the application form, please email grants@litchfield.nt.gov.au.

Please apply through the webform in the link below, remember to provide as much relevant detail as possible to strengthen your application. When opening web links during the application, open in new tab to keep your place in the form.