City of Darwin’s NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week funding supports activities taking place during NAIDOC Week 2025 and Reconciliation Week 2026.

You can apply for $5,000 - $10,000 for your activity.

There is one round per year, providing $50,000 in funding.

Applicants must be First Nations Organisations that are registered with the NT Indigenous Business Network or Supply Nation.

Please read the funding guidelines here.

Currently we only accept written applications via SmartyGrants. If you have any access requirements, please contact the Community Development Officer on 8930 0300 or email communitygrants@darwin.nt.gov.au.

NAIDOC Week (For activities between 6 July to 13 July 2025)

NAIDOC week is a week-long celebration held from 6 July to 13 July every year. It celebrates history, culture, and achievements of First Nations people. Every year NAIDOC Week has a theme, the theme for 2025 is "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”

Reconciliation Week 2026 (For activities between 27 May and 3 June 2026)

Reconciliation week is held from 27 May to 3 June every year. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It is a time dedicated to building positive, respectful relationships between Australians and celebrating First Nations Peoples' culture.

Important Dates

Applications open 1 March and close 31 March.

Due to grant timing this round is for NAIDOC Week 2025 6-13 July and Reconciliation Week 2026 27 May – 3 June.

Priority areas

Activities that:

Celebrate Larrakia or other First Nations achievements or history

• Connect community and encourage participation.
• Actively promote Reconciliation.
• Have broad community engagement and participation

Eligibility

• Organisations must be First Nations and should be registered with Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network or Supply Nation
• Organisations must be incorporated not-for-profit, or auspiced by an incorporated organisation
• Activities need to be completed during Reconciliation Week or NAIDOC Week
• Activities must occur in the Darwin municipality
• Activities must be inclusive and accessible
• Applicants must not owe any reports or money to City of Darwin from previous funding or grants
• Applicants must public liability insurance up to $20 million

If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact the Community Development Officer on 8930 0300 or email communitygrants@darwin.nt.gov.au.

*Auspice – if you are an unincorporated organisation, an individual or a group, you will need the support of an incorporated organisation to act as a sponsor, to be an intermediary for financial purposes. If you need support in connecting you with a suitable organisation please contact us.

Eligible Expenses

The table below lists some of the common expenses and whether they are eligible. More details can be found in the funding guidelines.

Eligible and TBC expenses

• Artist/performer fees
• Consultant fees
• Facilitator fees
• Catering costs
• Equipment hire
• Marketing and promotion
• Project specific equipment and materials
• Project specific administration and wages TBC
• Contingency TBC
• Prizes TBC

Non eligible expenses

• Project specific capital upgrades
• Alcohol
• Insurance
• Travel and accommodation

Apply now

Before you apply, we encourage you to contact the Community Development Officer on 8930 0300 or email communitygrants@darwin.nt.gov.au

Ready to apply? Visit SmartyGrants to start your application.