Business grants and funding
Northern Territory Government grants and financial incentives for business owners.
For a list of programs, funding and support available to Northern Territory (NT) businesses, read the NT business support guide PDF (4.8 MB).
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Strategic support: business growth
Supports Investment and growthFunding for professional advice and services to help you achieve your business goals. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read moreAboriginal Responsive Skilling Grant
Supports Aboriginal business; Workforce development or trainingFunding for community organisations to train Aboriginal Territorians.
Read moreTerritory Infrastructure Loans
Supports InfrastructureConcessional loans for the development and expansion of infrastructure-led projects.
Read moreMarketing support: business growth
Supports Product or service improvementsFunding to help you market your products and services. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read moreRecycling Modernisation Fund - Plastic Technology Stream
Supports Investment and growthFunding for projects that increases recycling rates for hard to recycle plastics.
Read moreEnergy Bill Relief - small business
The Northern Territory and Australian governments are jointly funding electricity bill relief. Eligible households and small business may get relief on their electricity bill.
Read moreCircular Economy NT
Funding for projects that address gaps in the Territory’s waste recycling and reprocessing capabilities.
Read moreAsset Assistance Grant
Supports Disaster assistanceFinancial assistance for NPOs impacted by 2024 northern region flooding.
Read moreAboriginal Business Development Program
Supports Aboriginal businessOne-on-one support from a small business champion to help Aboriginal people start or grow a business.
Read moreEquity Training Program
Supports Workforce development or trainingFunding for training and employment programs for equity groups who are permanent residents of Australia, and living in the Northern Territory.
Read moreFreight Subsidy Disaster Assistance
Supports Disaster assistanceFunding for primary producers to assist with emergency freight costs
Read moreIndustry BuildSkills Program
Supports Workforce development or trainingFunding to upskill or reskill existing workers in occupations and industry sectors affected by change.
Read moreAboriginal Workforce Grant
Supports Aboriginal business; Workforce development or trainingFunding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people.
Read moreBusiness Innovation Program
Supports Product or service improvements; Innovation and technologyFunding and mentoring for the commercialisation of new products, services and processes.
Read moreHome and Business Battery Scheme
Supports InfrastructureFor homeowners and businesses to buy and install batteries and inverters.
Read moreTerritory Workforce Program
Supports Workforce development or trainingFor businesses to support workforce development and training.
Read moreBiz Secure Grant
Supports InfrastructureFunding to improve the security of your business.
Read moreLocal Jobs Fund
Supports Investment and growthSupport for Territory businesses to increase exports of goods and services.
Read moreAboriginal Tourism Grants
Supports Aboriginal businessFunding to enhance your Aboriginal tourism business.
Read moreAlcohol Secure and Safety Grant
Supports InfrastructureFunding to increase the security of liquor stock against theft or damage and improve safety of workers.
Read moreBusiness Security and Safety Audit Program
Supports Product or service improvementsBusinesses can get help to identify works required to deter and protect its premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour.
Read moreGlobal Trade Scheme
Supports Investment and growthThe Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Territory businesses establish or expand their exporting capabilities.
Read moreFlexible Workforce Solution Fund
Supports Workforce development or trainingGrants that help business and industry collaborate on projects to attract and retain the skilled workforce they need.
Read moreElectric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme
Supports InfrastructureFunding to buy and install an electric vehicle charger.
Read moreHorticultural Netting Program
Supports Product or service improvementsFunding to buy and install netting for horticultural crops.
Read moreOperations support: business growth
Supports Innovation and technologyFunding for professional advice and services to help you improve operational efficiency. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read moreTerritory Innovation Challenges Program
Supports Innovation and technologyOpportunity for businesses and organisations to solve a government challenge, negotiate a procurement contract and get funding.
Read moreFinancial support: business growth
Supports Financial planningHelp to improve business performance and profitability. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read moreCOVID-19 Lockdown Payment Program
Supports COVID recoveryPayment to businesses forced to close due to COVID-19 public health orders.
Read morePeople and culture: business growth
Supports Workforce development or trainingServices to help you align your workforce with your business' vision and goals. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read morePre-employment Training Program
Supports Workforce development or trainingFunding to support people develop practical skills to help them get a job, apprenticeship or traineeship.
Read moreMentoring and coaching: business growth
Supports Workforce development or trainingMentoring and coaching to help your business achieve its intended objectives. Part of the Business Growth Program.
Read moreTerritory Business Lockdown Payment Program
Supports COVID recoveryPayment to provide immediate financial support to businesses during a lockdown period.
Read moreSmall Business Roadhouse to Recovery
Supports Product or service improvementsApply for funding to improve visitor experience for wayside inns and roadhouses.
Read moreBusiness Pivot Grant
Supports Innovation and technologyGrants to help increase revenue through improved business performance and access to new markets.
Read moreSmall Business Financial Fitness Fund
Supports Workforce development or training; Financial planningApply for funding to access training programs about financial sustainability.
Read moreInternational student wellbeing grants
Supports Community engagementFor events and activities that enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the NT.
Read moreCrowd Controller Assistance Grant
Supports Workforce development or trainingEligible NT businesses can apply for a Crowd Controller Assistance Grant.
Read moreVisitation Reliant Small Business Support Program
Supports COVID recoveryFor businesses reliant on international and interstate visitation.
Read moreArts project grant
Supports Investment and growth; Community engagementGet help to develop and showcase arts in the Northern Territory.
Read moreTourism Survival Fund
Supports COVID recoveryFor operators impacted by the lack of international visitors and who have not benefitted from tourism vouchers.
Read moreAccommodation Book Now
Supports Product or service improvementsFunding for roadside accommodation providers to implement an online booking platform.
Read moreBook Now for Aboriginal Tourism Businesses Grant Program
Supports Aboriginal business; Product or service improvementsFunding for tourism businesses to implement an online booking system.
Read moreSmarter Business Solutions
Supports Innovation and technologyAdvice and grants to help reduce your day-to-day energy, water and material costs.
Read moreBusiness Hardship Register
Supports COVID recoverySupport for small businesses experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 omicron wave.
Read moreRecycling Modernisation Fund
Supports Investment and growthFunding for infrastructure projects that recover or recycle waste material subject to export bans.
Read moreEarth observation for the NT
Supports Investment and growthSupports businesses that develop applications using earth observation data.
Read moreVisitor Experience Enhancement Program
Supports Product or service improvementsGrants for tourism businesses and operators to improve tourism experiences, facilities and attractions.
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