Grants, Sponsorships and In-Kind Support
In-Kind Support
In-Kind Support is offered to eligible events in place of monetary value. Council determines in-kind support on a case by case basis. To read more about what is available for in-kind, refer to page 11 of the ASTC Community Grant and Sponsorship Guidelines 2023 – 24.
Please note: Applications must be submitted fourteen (14) days in advance to be considered.
If you are interested in applying for In-Kind Support please complete the online form.
Alice Springs Grant Finder- an easy way to look for funding
Alice Springs Town Council just made it easier to find grants for organizations in our region.
You can now find all funding opportunities Australia-wide, across Council, Northern Territory and Federal governments, as well as philanthropic groups and corporations.
To take a full advantage of a grant finder and find more information, visit https://grantguru.com/au/alicesprings and register your business or organization for FREE.
Council’s Community Grants & Event Sponsorship Program
Council’s Community Grants & Event Sponsorship Program aims to support community initiatives and encourage the ongoing social, cultural, recreational and environmental development of Alice Springs.
Cash sponsorships are available in the Event Sponsorship Program to assist in development and staging of events and community projects in Alice Springs.
Eligible organizations are those operating on a non-for-profit basis, or providing a project/service for non-commercial gain, or providing a project/service which adds value to the community.
Submitting application does not guarantee funding.
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria to be considered for further assessment- refer to guidelines section below.
Program
Council has streamlined its Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Program processes meaning there are now two opportunities to apply for Council funding each financial year.
FY 2023 – 24 Round 2: For activities between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024- CLOSED
- Closed 1 March 2024.
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in April/May 2024.
FY 2024 – 25 Round 1: For activities between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2025
- Applications open 1 August 2024 9am
- Applications close 1 September 2024 5pm
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in October/November 2024
Applications
Visit SmartyGrants to start your Community Grant or Event Sponsorship Application.
To apply for funding you must register with SmartyGrants.
Enquiries
Direct all your grants & sponsorship enquiries to Justyna Ola Rzeszowska, Grants and Social Policy Officer:
phone 08 8950 0567
Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Information Session
Council’s Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Information Session will provide an opportunity for community members to learn about the changes to Council’s Funding Programs.
This will help applicants understand the grant categories and cover basic steps for applying.
When: Tuesday 16 July 2024 5.00pm‑6.30pm
Where: Andy McNeil Room, Civic Centre — 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs
For enquiries, please call the Grants and Social Policy Officer on 08 8950 0567.
Successful applications for Community Grants & Event Sponsorship Program 2023 – 24
| Organisation | Project Name | Funding |
|---|---|---|
|
Alice Springs Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
NT Parks portable radio purchase |
$4,837 |
|
8CCC Community Radio Inc. |
Accessible Staging at Community Events - 60CM Portable Wheel Chair Ramp |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Aeromodellers |
Solar power energy storage project |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Beanie Festival |
Alice Springs Beanie Festival Opening Night 2023 |
$3,000 |
|
Sadadeen Primary School |
Alice Can Dance |
$2,000 |
|
Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra |
Andree Greenwell and ASWCO live at Mparntwe |
$2,000 |
|
Arid Lands Environment Centre: Alice Springs Community Garden |
Nature-based playzone at the Alice Springs Community Garden |
$1,500 |
|
Auspiced Red Hot Arts |
Alice Sings - End of Year Concert 2023 |
$5,000 |
|
Bring a Plate Dance (Inclusive Dance Company) |
Bring a Plate |
$1,452.14 |
|
Cental Craft |
CALM - Community Arts with Local Makers |
$4,950 |
|
Central Australian Art Society |
Advocate Art Award 2023 |
$2,000 |
|
Central Australian Aviation Museum Inc |
12th Children's Aviation Art/Literary Program |
$1,400 |
|
Centralian Eistedford Committee Inc. |
2023 Centralian Eisteddfod |
$2,000 |
|
Franka (Auspice Central Craft) |
Sustainable Couture 2023 |
$4,983 |
|
Iberoamerican Cultural Association Incorporated |
Creating Iberoamerican Cultural Awareness in Alice Springs |
$5,000 |
|
Incite Arts Inc |
Unbroken Land 2023 Creative Development |
$5,000 |
|
Ms Betty Sweetlove (Auspiced by Red Hot Arts) |
Launching an Mparntwe/Alice Springs experimental theatre collective |
$5,000 |
|
On The Wing |
'Say G'day!' Community Musical |
$2,000 |
|
Studio B |
Studio B End of Year Performances |
$2,000 |
|
The Women’s Museum of Australia and Old Gaol Alice Springs (WMoA) |
Cellblock Artist Residency 2023 Program |
$5,000 |
|
Two Two One Mental Health Charity |
Community Mental Health |
$4,800 |
|
Yirara College |
Celebration Concert for Yirara College |
$5,000 |
|
Volunteering SA & NT Incorporated |
National Volunteer Week (NVW) - Recognition |
$1,550 |
|
Rotary Club of Alice Springs |
2024 Bang Tail Muster Parade |
$5,000 |
|
The Y Northern Territory - Kilgariff Recreation Centre |
Play Forever |
$4,974.50 |
|
Pickleball Alice Springs |
Pickleball Program |
$5,000 |
|
NT Writers' Centre Inc |
2024 Writer in Residence Youth Program |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Running & Walking Club |
Improve capacity for event delivery |
$2,000 |
|
Children's Theatre Program (auspice Red Hot Arts) |
Floopy's Fuzzled Feelings |
$5,000 |
|
Alice Springs Beanie Festival |
2024 Beanie Festival |
$10,000 |
|
Alice Springs Christian Ministers Association (auspice Desert Life Church) |
2023 Carols By the Candlelight |
$5,000 |
|
Centralian Eisteddfod Council Incorporated |
2024 Centralian Eisteddfod |
$15,000 |
|
Neighbourhood Watch NT |
Community Safety and Social Connectivity Events |
$5,000 |
|
fabALICE Festival Inc. |
2024 fabAlice Festival |
$15,000 |
|
Arid Lands Environmental Centre |
Movies That Matter |
$3,794.00 |
|
Bring a Plate Dance Inclusive Dance |
Bring a Plate Dance |
$1,916.00 |
|
Alice Springs Ministers Fellowship |
2024 Carols by the Candlelight |
$5,000.00 |
|
Children's Ground |
Arts & Culture Program |
$5,000.00 |
|
Barbara Kimber/ auspice RHACA |
Bush Christmas |
$4,988.00 |
|
Yirara Collage |
Reconciliation Event |
$2,500.00 |
|
Central Australian Art Society |
2024 Advocate Art Award |
$2,500.00 |
|
Alice Springs Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
Laptop Purchase |
$4,073.99 |
|
Central Australia Aviation Museum |
13th Art and Literacy Program |
$1,400.00 |
|
Rapid Ascent |
2024 Larapinta and Gravel Muster Stage Run |
$10,000.00 |
|
Red Hot Arts Central Australia |
2024 Desert Festival |
$10,000.00 |