NT Youth Week 2026

Overview

Northern Territory Youth Week is the largest celebration of young Territorians, providing a platform for them to connect, express their ideas, address issues that matter to them, and engage with the wider community through a diverse variety of programs and events.

• Drug and alcohol-free entertainment: An opportunity for young people to plan, organise and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol-free programs.
• Youth development/leadership: An opportunity providing young people access to personal and community development programs.

• Exciting and creative ideas designed with a youth-centric approach which provide safe and secure entertainment opportunities during NT Youth Week 2026, provide youth-friendly engagement, and
• involve young people at all levels.
• Programs which encourage the development of skills and attributes such as self-esteem, cooperation and trust for young people.
• Programs which encourage the active participation of young individuals in both the planning and delivery stages.
• Wages or salaries for course providers (e.g. instructors) up to 50% of the total request amount of the grant, only if required for the facilitation of an event or activity. This does not include wages or salary paid to your organisation’s staff during usual core business hours and must relate to the program or event.

• Programs or events that are scheduled outside of NT Youth Week 2026.
• Programs located outside the Northern Territory, unless the program directly benefits young Territorians
• Programs not catered to young people aged 12 to 25 years.
• Payment for working with children checks or any events where the facilitator does not possess a Working with Children Card or Exemption Authority.
• Payment of membership, registration or participation fees (includes visa application fee, travel insurance, sporting registration and course registration for long-term learning opportunities)
• Events or activities that do not have a specific youth focus.
• Commercial or business activities i.e. to make a profit.
• Grant funding contributions directly towards fundraising or charitable activities.
• Programs or activities which are political or discriminatory against another, based on their gender, culture, religion or marital status.
• Projects that the Office considers do not represent value for money or fall under the responsibility of other funding bodies or government agencies.
• Purchase of any capital equipment (exceptions to this guideline may be considered by the delegate on a case-by-case basis).
• Organisations, community groups and individuals outside of the Northern Territory, unless the activity benefits young Territorians

• ensure you are compliant with your regulatory authority (if applicable) and have no outstanding acquittals or reports with the Northern Territory Government.
• define your activity (what is it, how do you want to do it, who is involved) and develop a project plan.
• prepare a realistic and balanced budget that demonstrates value for money.
• obtain a working with children permission and/or authorisation.
• ensure that your project or activity links to at least two outcomes of the Northern Territory Youth Strategy 2023-2033.