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 |
| Katherine Senior Citizen Association |
Capital Purchases| Purchase of Replacement Computer |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Football Club |
Wet Season Indoor Soccer Program |
$2,000 |
| Australian Red Cross Katherine |
Connected Women Program - Capacity Building Workshops |
$2,000 |
| Step Out Community Access |
Step Out Communication Club |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Nepali Association Incorporated |
Capital Acquisition |
$2,000 |
| Katherine Show Society |
Katherine Show & Rodeo - 60th Birthday |
$2,000 |
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Major Community Grants
| Recipient |
Project |
Grant |
| Katherine Senior Citizen Association |
Community Christmas Lunch |
$3,850 |
| Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct |
Katherine Beat |
$5,000 |
| Katherine Film Society |
Festival of Films 2024-2025 |
$2,866 |
| Katherine Community Radio |
Purchase of New Office Equipment |
$5,000 |
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Previous Years Awarded Community Grants ➡ Previous awarded Community Grants