Grants & Sponsorship
Community Grants Program
Council’s annual Community Grants program opens January each year, with the aim to support community initiatives and encourage the ongoing social, cultural, recreational and environmental development of Alice Springs. 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.
ASTC Community Support and Funding Guidelines
ASTC Community Grants Application Form
ASTC Acquittal of Funding Form
How To Apply
Please submit all applications to astc@astc.nt.gov.au. For enquiries, please call the Community Development Officer on 08 8950 0567. Applications can be personally delivered to: Alice Springs Town Council, Civic Centre, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs.
Council’s 2022 Community Grants program opens 25 January 2022 and closes 21 February at 5pm.
A Community Grants Information Session will be held 5.30pm Wednesday, 2 February 2022 in the Andy McNeill Room, Civic Centre. RSVP to the Community Development Officer on 08 8950 0567.
Sponsorship
In-kind Support
Assisting community organisations to deliver community activities and events with in-kind support, such as: provision of bins, mobile grandstand, chairs, fee waiver for cinema package hire, traffic management, and much more. Council determines in-kind support on a case by case basis.
Event Sponsorship
Small cash sponsorships are available through Council’s Tourism, Events & Promotions 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.
- 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.
- Applications are not guaranteed funding.
Please submit all applications to astc@astc.nt.gov.au. For sponsorship enquiries, please call the Community Projects & Events Officer on 08 8950 0500. All hand deliveries of applications can be made to: Alice Springs Town Council, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs
Summary of Council funding opportunities
Support | Grant description | Application due date | 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 21 February 2022 |
up to $5000 |
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 21 February 2022 |
up to $1500 |
Araluen Access Grant |
Support local individuals, community groups and service clubs to access the Araluen Arts Centre. |
5pm, Monday 21 February 2022 |
up to $2000 |
Youth Development Grant |
Support youth organisations and community groups to develop innovative youth projects and programs in the Alice Springs municipality. |
5pm, Monday 21 February 2022 |
up to $5000 |
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 21 February 2022 |
up to $2500 |
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 |
Event Sponsorship |
Small cash sponsorships through Council's Tourism, Events & Promotions 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 12 weeks before the event. |
No maximum amount |