CBF - Major Community Grants - 2026/27 Round 1
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Major Grant program is intended to provide not-for-profit organisations in the Northern Territory the opportunity for one-off funding to enhance their ability to service the community. Grants are not for operational activity but can be used to purchase infrastructure and equipment that can enhance the effectiveness of operational activity. Funding is only available for new projects that have not yet commenced. Before you apply be sure to read our guidelines which can be found at the following link. For assistance contact the CBF Secretariat on 8935 7447 or email cbf.ntg@nt.gov.au.
How to respond to this tender
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Read the requirements in full
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Confirm you are eligible and it is worth bidding
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Answer every criterion with evidence
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Lodge early through the official portal
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
