Forty-two Northern Territory not-for-profit organisations have been awarded over $4.6 million in the first round of the 2024/25 Community Benefit Fund (CBF) Major Grants Program.
The CBF program supports a wide range of innovative and creative community projects, empowering local organisations to strengthen and enhance their services.
A total of 28 Major Community Organisation Grants were awarded, amounting to a $3.4 million.
Recipients include:
Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Inc - $189,000 to rebuild the outdoor multipurpose area, strengthening the local community in Gove.Alice Springs Equestrian Management Group - $112,900 for equipment upgrades at the equestrian club. Olive Pink Botanic Garden - $226,000 to develop an on-site community and training hub. Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct Limited - $200,000 for their 'Lights On!' project, funding technical equipment like sound, lighting, and video.St John Ambulance Australia NT Incorporated - $125,000 for the St John NT Heart Grant program.Acacia Hills Volunteer Bushfire Brigade - $114,400 for infrastructure upgrades and weed mitigation equipment.
In addition, 7 organisations were awarded a total of $1.2 million over three years in Community Event Grants, including:
Barkly Regional Arts - $363,889 over three years for the Desert Harmony Festival. Alice Springs Henley on Todd - $450,000 over three years for the Alice Springs Henley on Todd Regatta.Italian Festival Association - $100,000 for the 2025 Darwin Italian Festival.
Eight not-for-profits also received Vehicle Gifting Grants to improve their transportation needs and business operations.
In 2023-24, community organisations across the Territory shared in more than $17 million in grants. The Community Benefit Fund was established in 2002 to support gambling related research, as well as community projects.
