NT Youth Week Grant 2027

Overview The Department of People, Sport and Culture (NT) is inviting applications for the NT Youth Week Grant 2027. Northern Territory Youth Week is the largest celebration of young Territorians, providing a platform for them to connect, express their ideas, address issues that matter to them, and engage with the wider community through a diverse variety of programs and events. About NT Youth Week also acts as a key campaign for youth engagement, encouraging local participation and strengthening partnerships between young people, the youth sector, and the wider community. It provides an opportunity for community groups, not-for-profit organisations, local businesses, community leaders and young people to engage and collaborate. There are two categories of activities funded under this grant: Drug and alcohol free entertainment: An opportunity for young people to plan, organise and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol-free programs Youth development/leadership: An opportunity providing young people access to personal and community development programs Activities provided through this grant must be drug and alcohol free and must not incur an attendance fee. The Office of Youth Affairs can assist with an NT Youth Week event or program, whether or not an application for a grant is made, or an application is unsuccessful. Support can be provided by promoting programs through the Youth NT social media page and/or the School Holiday Calendar of Events. Funding Up to $2,000 is available for community groups and organisations across the Northern Territory to provide young people with the opportunity to plan, organise and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol free programs and/or to provide young people access to personal and community development programs. Wages or salaries for course providers (for example, instructors) of up to 50% of the total grant request amount may be funded, only if required for the facilitation of an event or activity. This does not include wages or salary paid to an applicant organisation's own staff during usual core business hours and must relate to the program or event The delegate has flexibility to consider funding multiple applications to one organisation in the same period in different locations within the Northern Territory The delegate has flexibility to consider providing financial assistance for applications beyond the grant round's scope to meet local school holiday needs and requests What can be funded Exciting and creative, youth-centric ideas that provide safe and secure entertainment opportunities during NT Youth Week 2027, provide youth-friendly engagement, and involve young people at all levels Programs which encourage the development of skills and attributes such as self-esteem, cooperation and trust for young people Programs which encourage the active participation of young people in both the planning and delivery stages Eligibility Individuals are not eligible to apply for NT Youth Week grants General eligibility criteria for the Youth Engagement Grants Program must be met Applicants should ensure they are compliant with their regulatory authority (if applicable) and have no outstanding acquittals or reports with the Northern Territory Government Applicants should define their activity (what it is, how it will be delivered, who is involved) and develop a project plan Applicants should prepare a realistic and balanced budget that demonstrates value for money Applicants should obtain a working with children permission and/or authorisation The project or activity must link to at least two outcomes of the Northern Territory Youth Strategy 2023-2033 What can't be funded Programs or events scheduled outside of NT Youth Week 2027 Programs located outside the Northern Territory, unless the program directly benefits young Territorians Programs not catered to young people aged 12 to 25 years Payment for working with children checks, or any events where the facilitator does not possess a Working with Children Card or Exemption Authority Payment of membership, registration or participation fees (including visa application fees, travel insurance, sporting registration and course registration for long-term learning opportunities) Events or activities that do not have a specific youth focus Commercial or business activities, i.e. to make a profit Grant funding contributions directly towards fundraising or charitable activities Programs or activities which are political or discriminatory against another, based on their gender, culture, religion or marital status Projects that the Office considers do not represent value for money or fall under the responsibility of other funding bodies or government agencies Purchase of any capital equipment (exceptions may be considered by the delegate on a case-by-case basis) Organisations, community groups and individuals outside of the Northern Territory, unless the activity benefits young Territorians How to Apply The following supporting documents are available for this opportunity: Northern Territory Youth Strategy 2023-2033 Restoring the Territory Lifestyle Strategy 2025-2028 2026-27 Youth Engagement Grants Guidelines YEG - Project Plan template (docx) YEG - Project Plan template (pdf) YEG - Budget Expenditure Calculator 2026-27 Vendor Creation/Amendment Form (docx) Vendor Creation/Amendment Form (pdf) YEG - Organisation Acquittal and Evaluation Report 2026-27 (docx) YEG - Organisation Acquittal and Evaluation Report 2026-27 (pdf) Enquiries Name: Office of Youth Affairs Role: Department Phone: 0889993862 Email: DPSC.OYA@nt.gov.au