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Here you can find some of the business grants available
Explore some of the main business funding and grants opportunities available in the NT.
Often these opportunities are released in rounds through the year. To find out more read the program pages or contact the right people to seek more information.
You can always get support from the Small Business Champions who are ready to help you find out what you need and support you through your application process.
Contact details
General Business Funding
NT Government
Apply for up to $30,000 to support business development, growth and sustainability.
Funding released in rounds.
NT Government
Apply for up to $10,000 of matched funding to work with an advisor to make your business more sustainable and profitable. Mentoring and coaching support included.
NT Government
Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs to commercialise innovative ideas. Up to $30,000 available to work with an advisor.
Aboriginal Investment NT
Business start-up grant, you can apply for up to $100,000 (excl GST)
Business growth grant, you can apply for up to $150,000 (excl GST)
You can also book in face to face (Darwin office), online Teams or phone appointment to discuss AINT grants program.
Contact:
Tourism NT
Tourism NT is providing grand funding to supports aboriginal owned businesses and organisations to develop Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences.
Tourism NT
Tourism NT is providing grant funding to support the development of Aboriginal cultural experiences and tourism product in the Northern Territory joint managed parks and reserves.
Indigenous Business Australia
Indigenous Business Australia is providing a business loan to assist you with working capital requirements, purchase of existing businesses, plant and equipment and other commercial assets.
Contact:
P: 1800 107 107
Indigenous Business Australia
Indigenous Business Australia start up finance package is designed to help new businesses get off the ground. Through this package, IBA will award up to 30% of a new business loan as a grant to purchase assets for a business, as well as payment flexibility and planning assistance.
Contact:
P: 1800 107 107
Aboriginal Employment Programs
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is committed to supporting the training and skilling of Aboriginal people for long-term participation in the NT workforce.
Aboriginal Workforce Program
This grant is part of the Northern Territory Government’s wider objective of increasing economic participation outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians through employment, skilling and support for employers.
Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Program
The Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Grants (ARSG) provides funding for training to meet the needs of Aboriginal people living in NT communities.