The Community Benefit Scheme offers funding support for eligible initiatives via grants, donations and sponorships which meet the outcomes of the the City of Palmerston Community Plan.

The Grants, Donations and Sponsorship policy provides further detailed information on the funding available. Please download and read the policy before applying.

Applications can be made to Council at any time throughout the financial year.

Support to a community organisation carrying out a project or activity, the purchase of material or environmental initiatives* which benefits the community.

Download applications for:

• Requests for up to $500
• Requests for between $501 to $2000
• Requests in excess of $2000

*All environmental initiatives may require businesses to contribute 50% of the expected costs.

Environmental initiatives

Council is committed to helping our community become more environmentally sustainable, and supports initiatives that promote renewable and sustainable practices.

Initiatives may include:

• Waste reduction strategies (reducing non-recyclables or single use containers)
• Water or energy efficiency opportunities
• Rehabilitation of the environment (native planting/litter collection) 

Whilst funding is typically aimed at community groups, there are opportunities for commercial entities to request grant funding, where they will contributes at least 50% of the project cost and demonstrate the environmental and community benefits of the proposal.

Eligibility details and application forms can be found under grants and donations.

Graffiti Removal Grant
Council funding of up to $500 is available to support graffiti removal projects being undertaken by community groups.

Download an application form here.

Sponsorship

Support funding for a community club or organisation which assists with the provision of events and activities.

Where recurring annual sponsorship is agreed upon, the organisation must comply with criteria set out in the agreement, and Council must resolve to provide the recurring funding.

For eligibility details and to apply please download the policy and application form.

Representation support

Supporting individuals and teams in sporting or other activities e.g. dance, theatre that are representing Palmerston, the Northern Territory or Australia.

To assist with representation within the Northern Territory, interstate or overseas:

• individuals may apply for up to $250 and
• teams may apply for up to $2,000

Funding is limited to one payment per financial year and individuals must be Palmerston residents. Team applications must be Palmerston based.

Annual school awards

Council will provide the sum of $100 annually to all schools within the municipality for the purpose of a City of Palmerston Community Service Award, to be awarded at the time and under the criteria deemed fit by the recipient school.

Schools will be invited to apply for the funding by submitting details requested. Only schools responding to invitations as requested will be awarded funding.

See a list of successful 2022/2023 grant recipients here.

Applicants must:

• Apply in writing and include a completed application form of the appropriate category.
• Include details of the project, event, or materials needed.
• Include details of need of financial or in-kind support.
• Identify how the proposed activity/event/item relates to the goals and strategies in the Community Plan and how it benefits the Palmerston community.

• Address: City of Palmerston, PO Box 1 Palmerston 0831 NT
• Phone: 8935 9975
• Email: grants@palmerston.nt.gov.au