Suicide Prevention Community Grant – Australia

Priority Areas

Projects, activities or events must align with at least one of the three following priority areas:

• build inclusive communities and strengthen community resilience
• address stigma and discrimination
• raise awareness of effective suicide prevention practices.

Funding Information

• Grants of up to $10,000 to support locally-led projects or activities that address an identified suicide prevention need.
• Activities for these community grants aim to promote the following:
  • support protective connections and linkages through sport, culture, education and community
  • reduce exposure to trauma (violence, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug use)
  • develop skills in emotional resilience and manage strong feelings
  • encourage help seeking
  • work together to make communities safe and supportive
  • learn what works when help is needed
  • feel confident and sure about how to help.

Who can apply?

• Applicants must meet all of the following:
  • be a viable legal entity as defined by the Australian Tax Office, for example:
    • an individual (sole trader)
    • a private company
    • a public company
    • a cooperative or
    • a partnership
  • have an Australian business number (ABN) or provide evidence that they have applied for one
  • not be a political party
  • have no overdue reporting requirements including financial acquittals for any previous NT Government grant
  • have, or be in the process of applying for, a public liability insurance policy with minimum cover of $10 million per event.

For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.