Council's Community Grants Scheme aims to support community projects and activities which address local needs, strengthen community relationships, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and enhance the well-being of Litchfield residents.

The Community Initiatives programme provides flexibility for Council to provide funding at any time for capacity building activities within the Municipality, assist individuals representing the Litchfield area, or make donations to fundraising appeals for local, major national or international issues. 

The total pool of funding will be set each year in the Council budget with individual grants/donations/sponsorships up to a value of $500.

Applications can be made at any time of year, but must identify a need and benefit to the Litchfield Community.

Applicants must:

• Be an incorporated group or not for profit organisation based in Litchfield or provide services, activities or projects for the Litchfield Community.
• Submit the application at least two weeks before the activity or project starts. 
• Be able to show the project or activity benefits the Litchfield Community. 
• Have satisfactorily acquitted all previous grants from Litchfield Council.
• Have no outstanding debts with Litchfield Council.
• Be able to demonstrate they have minimal financial resources or limited ability to fundraise for the activity or project.
• Be prepared to and able to show acknowledgement of Council’s support for the activity/project.

• Phone: (08) 8983 0600
• Email: grants@litchfield.nt.gov.au