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Community Grants

Helping organisations provide children with the equipment and resources they need to thrive.

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Variety NT Community Grants provide funding of up to $15,000 to eligible schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations supporting children aged 0–17 years who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

You may be eligible if:

You are a school, community group, not-for-profit or non-government organisation. You support children aged 0–17 years in the Northern Territory.

The requested equipment or resources will directly benefit the children in your care and you can demonstrate financial need and that alternative funding options have been explored.

Documents Required To Apply

Don't worry — most organisations already have much of this information available.

Organisation Details

Provide information about your organisation, including its purpose, the children it supports and the project or equipment you are seeking funding for.

Financial Information

Evidence demonstrating the organisation's financial need and why the request cannot be met through existing funding sources.

Supporting Documentation

Documents explaining how the requested equipment or resources will directly benefit the children your organisation supports.

Quotes for the item

Provide two current quotes (where applicable) from suppliers, including GST and delivery costs.

How the Application Process Works

Our team reviews every application carefully to ensure funding reaches organisations where it will have the greatest impact.

Application

Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents and quotes.

Assessment

Applications are pre-assessed by the Variety NT team before being reviewed by the Kids Support Committee and submitted to the Board for final consideration.

Outcome

Applicants will be notified of the outcome in writing. If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before funds are released, and approved funding must be used within six months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations and NGOs supporting children aged 0–17 years in the Northern Territory.

Community Grants can support equipment, educational resources, medical supplies, technology, mobility equipment, accessible play equipment, vehicle modifications and other items that directly benefit children.

Community Grants are capped at $15,000 per application.

Strong applications demonstrate a genuine unmet need, show direct benefit to children and explain why the request cannot be funded through government programs or other available sources.

Generally, organisations can receive one grant within a 12-month period unless exceptional circumstances apply and approval is granted by Variety NT.

No. Variety NT does not fund salaries, administration expenses, property construction or renovation, research or rehabilitation services.

 

The assessment process typically takes up to 12 weeks from submission to notification.

We’re Here to Help

Our team can guide you through the process.

If you are unsure about your eligibility or need help completing the form, please contact Variety NT.
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