Alcohol and Other Drugs Youth Grants 2026/27

The Northern Territory Government (NTG) leads the strategic policy and planning agenda for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in the Northern Territory (NT) in partnership with health services, non-government organisations and consumers. The AOD Youth Grants program aims to minimise harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, including volatile substances, through a range of prevention, education and community action initiatives. The opportunity to apply for a one-off grant is now available to community groups and non-government organisations. Funding is available up to $20,000 for individual projects/initiatives across the NT. The key focus areas for 2026/27 applications are: Community-led initiatives that support young people to be healthy, connected, and resilient through activities that strengthen wellbeing, cultural identity, leadership development and protective factors against alcohol and other drug-related harm. Demonstrate that the activities are consistent with the National Drug Strategy 2017 – 2026 , National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Mental Health and Social Emotional Wellbeing 2017 – 2023 , the Safe & Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021–2031 , the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations , and the Engage! strategy - Office for Youth, Australian Government . Projects/initiatives must be specifically for the NT.