Community Grants Program

Community Grants Program is sponsored by Litchfield Council. This program offers grants to community groups to support local ideas, activities, and projects.

Community Grants | Litchfield Council What is the Litchfield Council Community Grants Scheme? Council's Community Grants Scheme aims to support community projects and activities which address local needs, strengthen community relationships, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and enhance the well-being of Litchfield residents.

This is funded by the Cash for Cans Initiative, which generates funds by recycling cans and old batteries collected at the Waste Transfer Station. For more information on the grants, please read through the Community Grants Scheme Guidelines . To view the video presentation displayed at the 2024-25 Annual Grants Info Session, click here .

There are three types of Community Grants available Annual Community Grants (up to $5,000) Community Initiative Grants (up to $500) Youth Development Grants (up to $500) KEY DATES Annual Community Grants The 2026-27 applications are now open, and closes on the 16 October 2026 .

Community Initiative Grants Open All Year Round (until funds are exhausted) Youth Development Grants Open All Year Round (until funds are exhausted) Sponsorship Requests are Open All Year for the following year's budget ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS Applications Open 30 July 2026 Applications Close 16 October 2026 Applications Assessment 21 October 2026 Notification 17 November 2026 Grant Distribution 20 November 2026 INFORMATION SESSIONS Annual Grant Information Session Council Chambers 20 Aug 2026 5:45pm Annual Community Grants - Now Open for Applications 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.

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 The 2026/27 Annual Community Grants program is now open.

The deadline for applications is 16 October 2026. 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 .

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.

Community Initiative Grants - Applications Open Now 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 . Youth Development Grants - Application Open Now 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. To discuss your application or for any questions related to the Community Grants please contact Council's Community Participation Officer on (08) 8983 0600 or email grants@litchfield. nt.

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