Aboriginal Partnerships and Reform - Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day)

A grant of up to $5000 to promote and manage an event/project/activity that celebrates and/or recognises Aboriginal culture, language history and achievements as part of Australia Day celebrations in 2026.

The event/activity and or project that you are applying for funding towards must be completed during the period 17 January - 8 March 2026.

Who can apply?

• Northern Territory based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

• Northern Territory based Aboriginal Organisations

• Northern Territory Aboriginal businesses

• Northern Territory sports and social/leisure clubs

Individuals can apply, however must be able to demonstrate a link/support structure with an organisation in the Northern Territory and meet all criteria and acquittal requirements. Organisations/individuals can only apply for one grant through this program.

All applicants must have a registered ABN.

Grants may be used to cover the following:

• venue hire and equipment costs

• cost to promote the event/activity/project

• catering costs (excludes alcohol)

• other activity costs if outlined in application

Funds cannot be made available for:

• Provision of alcohol

• Any activity of a political nature

• Any activity of a commercial or business nature

• Any fundraising events

• Purchase of capital equipment

• Funding for projects that have already been completed or items that have been provided or previously purchased

• Projects by organisations established for profit or financial gain to members

• Interstate/overseas travel

• Any other items that the panel assess as not meeting the aims and objectives of the grants.

Funds for wages or salaries will only be provided where significant community benefit can be demonstrated.

For any queries, please email aboriginalaffairs@nt.gov.au, or phone 08 8951 5670