Grants & Sponsorship
Community Grants & Event Sponsorship Program
Council’s Community Grants & Event Sponsorship program aims to support community initiatives and encourage the ongoing social, cultural, recreational and environmental development of Alice Springs. Cash sponsorships are available in the Event Sponsorship Program to assist in the development and staging of events and projects in Alice Springs.
- Eligible organizations 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.
Applications
Council has streamlined its Community Grants and Sponsorship processes meaning there are now two opportunities to apply for Council funding each year.
To apply for funding you will need to register with SmartyGrants. Visit SmartyGrants to start your Community Grant or Event Sponsorship Application.
Round 1: For activities between 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024
- Closed on 1 September 2023 at 5 pm
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in October/November 2023
Round 2: For activities between 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024
- Applications open 1 February 2024 at 9 am
- Applications close 1 March 2024 at 5 pm
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in April/May 2024
For enquiries, please call Councils Grants and Policy Officer on 08 8950 0500.
2023 Successful Community Grants
| Organisation | Project Name | Funding |
|---|---|---|
|
Alice Springs Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
NT Parks portable radio purchase |
$4,837 |
|
8CCC Community Radio Inc. |
Accessible Staging at Community Events - 60CM Portable Wheel Chair Ramp |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Aeromodellers |
Solar power energy storage project |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Beanie Festival |
Alice Springs Beanie Festival Opening Night 2023 |
$3,000 |
|
Sadadeen Primary School |
Alice Can Dance |
$2,000 |
|
Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra |
Andree Greenwell and ASWCO live at Mparntwe |
$2,000 |
|
Arid Lands Environment Centre: Alice Springs Community Garden |
Nature-based playzone at the Alice Springs Community Garden |
$1,500 |
|
Auspiced Red Hot Arts |
Alice Sings - End of Year Concert 2023 |
$5,000 |
|
Bring a Plate Dance (Inclusive Dance Company) |
Bring a Plate |
$1,452.14 |
|
Cental Craft |
CALM - Community Arts with Local Makers |
$4,950 |
|
Central Australian Art Society |
Advocate Art Award 2023 |
$2,000 |
|
Central Australian Aviation Museum Inc |
12th Children's Aviation Art/Literary Program |
$1,400 |
|
Centralian Eistedford Committee Inc. |
2023 Centralian Eisteddfod |
$2,000 |
|
Franka (Auspice Central Craft) |
Sustainable Couture 2023 |
$4,983 |
|
Iberoamerican Cultural Association Incorporated |
Creating Iberoamerican Cultural Awareness in Alice Springs |
$5,000 |
|
Incite Arts Inc |
Unbroken Land 2023 Creative Development |
$5,000 |
|
Ms Betty Sweetlove (Auspiced by Red Hot Arts) |
Launching an Mparntwe/Alice Springs experimental theatre collective |
$5,000 |
|
On The Wing |
'Say G'day!' Community Musical |
$2,000 |
|
Studio B |
Studio B End of Year Performances |
$2,000 |
|
The Women’s Museum of Australia and Old Gaol Alice Springs (WMoA) |
Cellblock Artist Residency 2023 Program |
$5,000 |
|
Two Two One Mental Health Charity |
Community Mental Health |
$4,800 |
|
Yirara College |
Celebration Concert for Yirara College |
$5,000 |
In-Kind Support
In-Kind Support is offered to eligible events in place of monetary value. Council determines in-kind support on a case by case basis. To read more about what is available for in-kind, refer to the ASTC Community Grant and Sponsorship Guidelines 2023.
If you are interested in applying for In-Kind Support, please complete the online application.
Please note: Applications must be submitted fourteen (14) days in advance to be considered.