Safer Business Grant

Closes in 41 daysClose date: 31 August 2026

Tender Overview

618747
Issued by Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Community & Social Services : Grant & Funding Programs : Remote & Regional Development Programs

About this tender

The Safer Business grant contributes to a safer and more resilient Territory economy by supporting Territory businesses to co-invest in practical security improvements to their eligible commercial asset to strengthen business confidence, resilience and continuity of operations. The Safer Business grant aims to: Improve the physical security of eligible commercial assets. Support businesses to proactively address physical security vulnerabilities and risks relevant to their operations. Encourage co-investment in practical security improvements that contribute to safer and more resilient business environments. Provide accessible and timely support for businesses to implement eligible security works. Who can apply? To apply, your business must: be a Territory Enterprise (for-profit or not-for-profit), a landowner (landlord), or a body corporate under the Unit Titles Act (NT) 1975. not be an excluded recipient. owns or lease premises/mobile business in the NT. be fully compliant with relevant legal obligations What you can apply for? Eligible businesses can apply for: up to $10,000 in a 50:50 co-contribution to undertake works to improve business security of a fixed premises up to $2,500 in a 50:50 co-contribution to undertake works to improve business security of a mobile business What is included The proposed works must: Address a security risk or safety issue identified for your business or help improve the resilience of your business premises. Be a practical and reasonable security improvement that provides a clear benefit for your business. Support the purpose of the grant. Funding is not available for general maintenance, routine replacements, cosmetic upgrades or normal day-to-day business expenses. Be ready to start, with the business able to complete the project within three months of receiving funding. Before you apply Make sure you have: Read the Guidelines Read the General Terms and Conditions - Grants and Subsidies Check your business safety and security needs on the Business Territory website. Have your supporting materials ready: Quote for the security works photos of the proposed work area if your business is a Trust, the Trust Deed Any other supporting informaiton you’d like the Department to consider as part of your submission Contact Details Name: Grants Delivery and Systems team Role: Department Phone: 1800193111 Email: business.programs@nt.gov.au

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