Media Release
4 July 2025
New round of funding opens for Territory events
In exciting news for event organisers and event-goers across the Northern Territory, a new round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP) will open on Monday, 14 July 2025.
Administered by the Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC), the program supports a diverse range of events, from major sporting spectacles and music festivals to cultural celebrations and grassroots community gatherings.
These events play a vital role in driving economic growth, attracting visitors to the NT, supporting local businesses, enhancing liveability, and building a vibrant, year-round events calendar.
Event organisers can apply under one of three tiers:
Flagship – Events that deliver strong economic outcomesSignature – Events focused on capability-building and developmentCommunity – Events that celebrate the uniqueness of the Territory
In the last round, 16 events received support, including the inaugural Dusty Streets A-Town, the return of Blacken Open Air, and the Australian Polocrosse Nationals, set to take place in Darwin next year.
An information session will take place in Darwin from 5–6pm on Thursday, 10 July with the option for those not in Darwin to attend virtually. A representative from the Community Benefit Fund will also be present to provide additional guidance. To attend in person or online please complete the RSVP form [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U9HS9u7gT0OrMaJLEhNmZXoroW_3owpIqOaT7xLDWyRUMzNLNTQ3VFk1TUlZMEFDUERYN09CMkdDQS4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source=efp-round1&utm_campaign=ntmec25&route=shorturl] . [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U9HS9u7gT0OrMaJLEhNmZXoroW_3owpIqOaT7xLDWyRUMzNLNTQ3VFk1TUlZMEFDUERYN09CMkdDQS4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source=efp-round1&utm_campaign=ntmec25&route=shorturl]
Applications for Round 1 of the 2025-26 EFP will open at 8am on Monday, 14 July and close at 5pm on Friday, 8 August. For more information, visit [https://ntmajorevents.com.au/funding-resources/funding-program] or email [ntmec.grants@nt.gov.au].
Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company Executive Director, Aimee Luxton:
“The Event Funding Program is designed to support the growth and sustainability of a broad range of events across the Northern Territory. The tiered structure allows us to better support applicants in growing their events and delivering lasting benefits to communities, visitors, and the local economy.
“From boosting tourism and creating jobs to enhancing the liveability of the NT, events have a huge impact.
“It’s always exciting to support organisers delivering some of our most vibrant and iconic events.
“Event organisers are encouraged to head along to an information session and apply in this new round of funding.”
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