This funding can support a variety of projects and activities, purchasing of material or equipment, and environmental initiatives that benefit the community.

The Community Funding Program is our grant funding initiative that aims to support individuals, groups and organisations. The program provides grassroots groups and associations the opportunity to deliver something positive for the wider community that will contribute to Palmerston being A Place for People.

City of Palmerston actively supports initiatives which benefit the Palmerston community and support delivery of the Community Plan. The CFP provides funding to support community initiatives through the following funding opportunities:

• Grants Sponsorship
• Environment and Sustainability Initiatives
• Representation Support
• Annual School Awards
• Graffiti Removal

Applications are open all year round and are limited to one successful application per individual, business or organisation per financial year.

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