International Women's Day Grant

The Department of People, Sport and Culture provides grants to support activities held on or around International Women’s Day (8 March) that deliver meaningful and tangible benefits for women and girls in the Northern Territory. Funded activities must aim to address barriers experienced by women and girls, creating opportunities that strengthen wellbeing, participation, leadership, economic security and gender equality outcomes. Grants of up to $3,000 are available. Grant applications open on Thursday, 1 October 2026 and close on Friday, 6 November 2026. Applicants can apply for projects, services or activities held on or around International Women’s Day that meet this program’s objectives to: support women and girls to overcome barriers to participation, leadership, safety, health, education or economic opportunity increase access to skills, knowledge, networks, resources or support services deliver meaningful benefits and outcomes for women, girls and Territory communities. Projects are encouraged, that: Take place in regional and remote communities Build long-term capability, participation or leadership The Department of People, Sport and Culture recognises International Women’s Day as a United Nations observance and aligns this grant program with the principles, priorities and themes promoted by the United Nations and UN Women. For more information, visit: United Nations International Women’s Day: un.org/en/observances/womens-day UN Women Australia: unwomen.org.au/our-work/focus-area/