Harmony Week Grants 2026-27

Overview The Department of People, Sport and Culture (NT) is inviting applications for Harmony Week Grants 2026-27, providing support for Harmony Week celebrations that promote the sharing and celebrating of the Northern Territory's rich cultural diversity. Purpose Harmony Week is an annual celebration of Australia's cultural diversity and the benefits it brings to the Australian community. It takes place during the week (Monday to Sunday) that includes 21 March, which is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The continuing Harmony Week message that 'Everyone Belongs' is promoted each year through participation in community events and projects that demonstrate inclusion, a sense of belonging and respect for everyone. Eligibility Funding is available to not for profit organisations only. To be eligible for funding an organisation must: Be operating as a not for profit organisation Be physically located and actively operating in the NT Have met acquittal requirements for all previous Northern Territory Government grants and complied with all other accountability requirements Types of organisations that are eligible for funding include: Not-for-profit and/or charitable incorporated community organisations Not-for-profit unincorporated community organisations that have an auspice organisation that has agreed to administer the grant Northern Territory Schools Local Government Councils Types of organisations that are not eligible for funding include individuals and private-for-profit groups. How to Apply Applications for Round 1: Harmony Week Grants (2026-27) are subject to the following dates: Applications Open: 01/10/2026 6:00 AM Applications Close: 31/10/2026 11:59 PM Prior to submitting an application through GrantsNT, it is recommended that applicants read the grant guidelines, and if required, discuss their project with the Office of Multicultural Affairs by phoning (08) 8999 3894 or emailing DPSC.MulticulturalAffairs@nt.gov.au. The following supporting documents are available for this opportunity: Harmony Grants Program - Grant Guidelines (MS Word version): Harmony Grants Program - Grant Guidelines.docx Harmony Week Grants - Budget Expenditure Calculator: Harmony Week Grants Budget Expenditure Calculator (nil GST).xlsm Harmony Grants Program - Grant Guidelines (PDF version): Harmony Grants Program - Grant Guidelines.pdf Enquiries Name: Office of Multicultural Affairs Role: Department Phone: 0889993894 Email: DPSC.MulticulturalAffairs@nt.gov.au