Community Grants & Sponsorship
Alice Springs Town Council range of grants and sponsorship initiatives offer support local community groups to identify development opportunities, build capacity, and make positive contributions to the quality of life in Alice Springs.
Council’s 2020 Community Grant applications open Friday 24 January until 5pm, Monday 24 February
Guidelines
Please refer to the grant guidelines for clarification on what activities Council will not fund through its grants program, and the sponsorship policy for what is not funded through the events sponsorship program.Eligible organisations are those operating on a non-profit basis, or providing a project/service for non-commercial gain, or providing a project/service which adds value to the community.The level of community grant, cash sponsorship and in-kind sponsorship funding depends on Council’s budget, and how much the application matches the strategic priorities of Council.
Applications are not guaranteed funding.
Acquittal of Funds
All community groups are required to submit an acquittal form for funds received from the Alice Springs Town Council within three months of expenditure.
How to Apply
Please submit all applications to astc@astc.nt.gov.au. For grant enquiries, please call the Community Development Officer on 08 8950 0567, or for sponsorship enquiries, please call the Community Projects & Events Officer on 08 8950 0505.
All hand deliveries of applications can be made to:
Alice Springs Town Council, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs
| Support | Grant description | Application due date | Documents | Amounts |
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Community Development Grant |
Support the ongoing development of the Alice Springs community by funding opportunities and projects that address high priority local needs. |
5pm, Monday 24 February 2020 |
up to $5000 |
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Community Assistance Grant |
Assist local community projects, events and organisations based in Alice Springs and are of a community, cultural, environmental or recreational nature. |
5pm, Monday 24 February 2020 |
up to $1500 |
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Araluen Access Grant |
Support local individuals, community groups and service clubs to access the Araluen Arts Centre. |
5pm, Monday 24 February 2020 |
up to $2000 |
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Youth Development Grant |
Support youth organisations and community groups to develop innovative youth projects and programs in the Alice Springs municipality. |
5pm, Monday 24 February 2020 |
up to $5000 |
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Sustainability Initiatives |
Funding community projects or events that focus on reducing the impact on the environment in the areas of waste management, water usage, energy efficiency, transport and biodiversity. |
5pm, Monday 24 February 2020 |
up to $2500 |
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In-kind Sponsorship |
Assisting community organisations to deliver community activities and events with in-kind support, such as: provision of bins, grandstand, chairs, fee waiver for cinema package hire. Council will determine in-kind sponsorship on a case by case basis. |
Open all year – applications must be submitted 2 weeks before the event or project start date. |
No maximum amount |
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Event Sponsorship |
Small cash sponsorships through Council's Tourism, Promotions & Events Committee to assist in the development and staging of events and projects in Alice Springs. Council will determine sponsorship on a case by case basis. |
Open all year to extent of available funds. Applications must be submitted 10 weeks before the event. |
No maximum amount |
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