Funding for Northern Territory events

Overview

Funding is available to strengthen the Northern Territory's event sector by increasing the quality of events and festivals.

There are 4 funding categories:

Community Event

• funding of up to $30,000
• events that are mainly targeted at a local audience and that have strong community support.

Mass Participation Event

• funding of up to $30,000 for events held April to September
• funding of up to $50,000 for events held October to March
• events that showcase the Territory and attract 300 or more participants/competitors from outside the Territory and stay in paid accommodation for a minimum of 3 nights.

Event Development

• funding of up to $100,000
• events that engage new audiences and attract visitors to the Northern Territory.

Major Event

• applicants will be invited to apply via an expression of interest (EOI) process
• events that are exclusive to the Northern Territory or position the Territory as a destination for a unique experience
• contribute significantly to the visitor economy.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

• be registered as a sole trader, company, trust entity, incorporated association, local government or be auspiced by another organisation
• have an Australian business number (ABN) or be auspiced by another organisation
• be financially solvent
• own or have a licence for the rights to stage the event
• hold the event between 1 September 2023 and 28 Febraury 2025
• be a Territory-based organisation or provide evidence of a partnership with a Territory-based organisation to deliver the event.