The Community Funding Program is our grant funding initiative that aims to support individuals, groups and organisations. The program provides grassroots groups and associations the opportunity to deliver something positive for the wider community that will contribute to Palmerston being A Place for People.
The Community Funding Program policy, Community Funding Program guidelines and Sponsorship policy provide further detailed information on the funding available. Please download and read the policy before applying.
Funding Opportunities
Please take note of any additional submission requirements in the application form.
Submissions made without all required documentation will be delayed.
Annual School Awards
Council offers $100 every financial year to all schools within our municipality.
The funds are to be used as a City of Palmerston Community Service Award, in line with each recipient school’s criteria.
Each school within our municipality is contacted directly with application requirements.
Grants and Donations
This funding can support a variety of projects and activities, purchasing of material or equipment, and environmental initiatives that benefit our community.
Community Funding Program application form
With a strong commitment to sustainability, we look to support initiatives that promote renewable and sustainable practices. Applications with an environmental focus are also made available to local businesses that can meet the dollar for dollar contribution requirement.
Graffiti Removal Grant
This funding application supports larger graffiti removal projects by community groups and not-for-profit organisations up to a maximum amount of $500.
Graffiti Removal application form
Apply
Other graffiti removal support is available for those not eligible for this grant. More information is available here.
Representation Support
This funding supports individuals and teams (based in Palmerston) in sporting and other activities who are representing Palmerston, the Northern Territory or Australia.
Community Funding Program application form
Sponsorship
This funding supports community clubs, and associations to assist in providing events and activities that benefit our community. Sponsorship can be in the form of a one of, multi-year, or in-kind, with no limit to the amount.
Funding is limited to one payment per financial year
Applications can be submitted at any time
Subject to funding type
See above or Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy for details of funding levels
Subject to funding type and requested amount
Amounts less than $2,000 are assessed by the CEO and are typically approved in 4-6 weeks.
Amounts more than $2,000 are referred to Council for approval, with a recommendation from our CEO. These can take 8-12 weeks
Grant applications: Yes.
Donation, Sponsorship and Representation applications: No.
To apply
Download the relevant application form
Review the Grants, Donations and Sponsorship policy and the Community Plan.
View the Community Funding Program policy
View the Community Plan
Complete all requests on the application form
Submit your written application form by either
- Email: grants@palmerston.nt.gov.au
- Post: City of Palmerston, PO Box 1, Palmerston NT 0831
- In Person: Customer Experience Counter, Civic Plaza, 1 Chung Wah Terrace, Palmerston