NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme

The Northern Territory (NT) Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme (NTRFGS) is funded by the NT Government’s $50 million RecFishing Futures Program and administered by the Fisheries division of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.

Recognising the social and economic value of recreational fishing, the scheme will offer grant funding for community projects that grow and support recreational fishing in the Territory.

The NTRFGS will offer grant funding to eligible organisations for projects and activities that directly improve recreational fishing experiences and opportunities in the NT.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for small grants of up to $15,000, or large grants up to $100,000, for projects and activities that align with the objectives of the NTRFGS.

Applications for the 2024 round will close on 29 April 2024.

Applications that are deemed successful will be notified by August.

To be considered for funding you must:

  • be a Territory Enterprise
  • be an incorporated body
  • have no outstanding acquittals from a previous Territory recreational fishing grant fund
  • be able to complete the project in 12 months.

Please note that projects on private land with no public access will not be considered.

All of the following are ineligible to apply to the NTRFGS for grants funding:

  • entities operating outside of the NT (such as national/peak organisations)
  • unincorporated bodies (for example, individuals), unless as a partner to an incorporated body and the incorporated body is the primary project applicant
  • ‘for-profit’ organisations who are not partnered with a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation
  • Local Government Councils who are not partnered with a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation
  • NT Government agencies (including government schools)
  • universities
  • projects on private land with no public access.

To apply for grant funding:

Step 1. Read the Terms and Conditions.

Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme Terms and Conditions 2024-25 PDF (313.2 KB)
Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme Terms and Conditions 2024-25 DOCX (680.1 KB)

Step 2. Apply online at GrantsNT.

Previous successful projects funded include:

  • Council On The Ageing (NT) - Keeping it Reel program
  • Darwin Game Fishing Club - Junior Fishing Clinic 2023
  • Katherine Game Fishing Club - Kids Fishing Fun Day 2023
  • The Palmerston Game Fishing Club - Junior Angler Education Clinic 2024
  • The Palmerston Game Fishing Club - Special Education Fishing Clinic
  • The Palmerston Game Fishing Club- Buddy Boats Day 2024
  • Oz Fishing - Tackling Rec Fishing Litter NT
  • City of Palmerston - Improving water quality at Palmerston Lakes
  • The City of Darwin - Fish stocking trials
  • Dec Installations NT Pty Limited - Artificial Reef trial project

More information

To discuss your project idea or for assistance with your NTRFGS application, contact the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Fisheries division, email fisheries@nt.gov.au or call 08 8999 2144.

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