Community Grants Program
Katherine Town Council's Community Grants Program is dedicated to supporting local individuals, organisations, and groups passionate about making a positive impact within our community. These grants help fund initiatives that align with the Council’s five-year strategic plan, promoting community development, enhancing social cohesion, and addressing local needs.
Council provides up to $40,000 annually in funding. For the 2024-25 period, it has been boosted by an additional $20,000, so $60,000 will be allocated to the community. Applicants may apply for a minor grant of up to $2000 for capital purchases or initiatives or up to $5000 for a major event.
Application Process
Katherine Town Council’s Community Grants Program opens every year from the 1st of August through to the 31st of August.
The applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel, which then recommends to the Council for endorsement. Once the recommendations have been adopted by the Council, grant funding letters are emailed to the applicants advising them of the outcome (late September/early October).
2024\25 Information Sessions
Are you interested in applying for the Grants Program? Join us for an informative session with all the details on eligibility criteria, step-by-step guidance on the application process, examples of previous year's successful projects, as well as a Q&A session to address any queries or concerns.
- Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 4.30 pm-6.00 pm, at the Civic Centre
- Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9.30 am-11.00 am, at the Civic Centre
Please register here.
Guidelines, Application and Acquittal Forms
Community Guidelines ➡ Community Grant Guidelines
Minor Grant Application form ➡ Minor Grant Application Form
Major Grant Application form ➡ Major Grant Application Form
Acquittal form ➡ Community Grant Acquittal Form
Awarded Community Grants 2023/24:
Minor Community Grants
| Recipient |
Project |
Grant |
| Australian Red Cross - Connected Women Katherine |
Capital Purchases | Upgrades to Food Works Community Food Trailer |
$2,000 |
| Desexing Assistance and Community Support Inc. |
Stop The Cycle |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Community Projects Association |
Capital Purchases | Event Shade Tent |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Football Club |
Wet Season Football Competition |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Senior Citizens Association Inc. |
Capital Purchases | TV for Telehealth Appointments & Conferences + Sewing Machine |
$2,000 |
| National Trust of Australia |
Christmas Lights at O'Keeffe House Events |
$2,000 |
| NT Friendship & Support |
Community Garden |
$2,000 |
| The Yoga Bubble |
Capital Purchases | Free Community Yoga Classes |
$1,129.50 |
| Step Out Community Access Inc. |
More Than Talking Initiative |
$1,496.99 |
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Major Community Grants
| Recipient |
Project |
Grant |
| The Historical Society Inc. |
The Katherine Museum Auction Dinner 2024 |
$5,000 |
| ForrestPR |
Katherine Youth Conference 2024 |
$5,000 |
| Kalano Community Association Inc. |
Kalano Family Fun Day 2024 |
$5,000 |
| Katherine District Show Society Inc. |
Katherine Show & Rodeo 2024 |
$5,000 |
| Katherine Senior Citizens Association Inc. |
Katherine Seniors Community Christmas Luncheon 2023 |
$3,000 |
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Previous Years Awarded Community Grants ➡ Previous awarded Community Grants