Community Grants

Grant amount up to $5,000

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

The Community Grant Guidelines provide further information about this grant. Please download and read these guidelines before applying.

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

Key Dates

The 2026/27 Annual Community Grants program is now open. The deadline for applications is 16 October 2026.

To Apply

Please apply through this webform. Ensure all details necessary are provided to expedite the process.

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

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. 

The Community Initiatives programme provides flexibility for Council to provide funding at any time for capacity building activities within the Municipality, assist individuals representing the Litchfield area, or make donations to fundraising appeals for local, major national or international issues. 

The total pool of funding will be set each year in the Council budget with individual grants/donations/sponsorships up to a value of $500.

Applications can be made at any time of year, but must identify a need and benefit to the Litchfield Community. Applications will be assessed under delegation by the Chief Executive Officer and reported to Council on a quarterly basis.

For eligibility and more information please read through the guidelines and lodge your application through this webform.

Council recognises the significant costs associated with travelling for sport and recreation competitions as well as other training and development opportunities. The aim of the Youth Development Grants are to:

•    develop the knowledge, confidence and skills of youth
•    provide opportunities for the youth to learn and develop the tools and skills required to assist them in their future endeavours

Applicants may apply for up to:

•    $150 for NT opportunities
•    $300 for Interstate opportunities
•    $500 for International opportunities

For eligibility and more information please read through the guidelines and lodge your application through this webform.

*Please note, sufficiently completing the acquittal form is a condition of this grant.