Grants & Sponsorship
Community Grants Program
The Community Grants program opens once annually, aiming 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.
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. All hand deliveries of applications can be made to: Alice Springs Town Council, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs.
A Community Grants Information Session will be held 5.30pm Wednesday 3 February, Andy McNeill Room, Alice Springs Town Council, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs. Bookings are essential to attend — kmilne@astc.nt.gov.au.
Council’s 2021 Community Grant applications open Monday 25 January until 5pm, Monday 22 February.
Creative Arts Recovery Quick Response Grants
The Creative Arts Recovery Quick Response Grants aim to provide financial assistance to arts organisations, groups and individuals across all arts forms, who have been impacted by cancellations and lost opportunities due to COVID-19, to adapt their work and practice, deliver works, create new works, develop their skills, or support the Alice Springs arts community. Once funding has been expended, the grants program will close, and no further applications will be funded.
Assessment Criteria
All applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- How has your practice or organisation been impacted by COIVD-19?
- Does the project or activity show clearly defined aims and need?
- Does the applicant have the capacity to successfully complete the project or activity?
- Is the budget realistic and complete?
- Does the project or activity have high artistic and/or community merit?
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. All hand deliveries of applications can be made to: Alice Springs Town Council, 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs.
Council’s Creative Arts Recovery Quick Response Grant applications reopen 9am Monday 25 January 2021, until the funds have been expended. Download the Grant Guidelines and Application Form below.
Sponsorship
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.
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 | 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, 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 10 weeks before the event. |
No maximum amount |
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