The Office of Youth Affairs administers the Youth Engagement Grants Program, which aims to provide financial support to young people, community groups and organisations enabling young Territorians to engage and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol free recreational events, personal development and leadership programs.

• Exciting and creative ideas which provide safe and secure entertainment opportunities for young people.
• Programs which encourage the development of skills and attributes such as self-esteem, cooperation and trust for young people.
• Projects that involve young people at all levels; payment compensation for registration or participation fees in an amount up to $500 (including – attendance of programs, summits or short term learning opportunities within the Northern Territory only and/or virtual online programs, summits or short term learning opportunities). Please note that a receipt (no more than 14 days old) must be provided upon application.
• Travel costs to support young Territorians participation in an event/activity (12-25 years of age); you will need to explain how your new skills will be transferred to young people in the Northern Territory. Up to $500 per person for the transport/travel fees (either intra-territory or interstate) that organisations may incur to facilitate events/activities in the Northern Territory. These events and activities must benefit young Territorians. Please visit; coronavirus.nt.gov.au/ for more information relating to travel.
• Wages or salaries for course providers (e.g. instructors) up to $1000, only if required for the facilitation of an event or activity.
• Activities and/or opportunities providing youth friendly engagement for and with young people.
• Only four individuals can apply for the same event/activity or competition. This is in order to ensure that there is enough grant budget available for a range of activities across the year.