
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 Open | 30 July 2026 |
| Info Session | 20 August 2026 |
| Applications Close | 16 October 2026 |
| Applications Assessment | 21 October 2026 |
| Notification | 17 November 2026 |
| Awarding Night | 19 November 2026 |
| Grant Distribution | 21 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.