COTA NT advocating for and working towards an age-friendly, just, inclusive and equitable society for all Territorians over 50
Seniors Month 2017 funding round is now open and applications will close 7 April 2017.
Organisations and groups can apply for grants of up to $2,000 to help with running events and activities during Seniors Month in August. Grants are designed to help offset the cost of an event rather than cover the full cost. Funding is limited and not all applications may be successful. Even if you have previously been given a grant, you may not necessarily be given another.
Read more about Seniors Month including ideas for events.
Organisations and businesses can apply for funding.
Your organisation must:
Your business must be registered and hold a specific Seniors Month event. Community organisations or businesses that have previously received Seniors Month grants must have satisfactorily used those grants to apply for another.
During Seniors Month 2016, assisted by the SM grant COTA NT held a multicultural luncheon celebrating our diverse community with a beautiful lunch, quiz and tarantella dancing.
Your event must:
Funding won’t be given for any of the following:
Applications for grants for Seniors Month 2017 events are now open and close Friday 7 April 2017.
Read the 2017 guidelines: 2017-seniors-month-grant-program-guidelines
Fill in the application form: seniors-month-2017-grant-funding-application-form
Please note: You can also visit COTA’s office during business hours and request a print-out of these forms from our staff and volunteers. We are happy to offer assistance wherever possible.
You can submit your application form in person, by post or email using the contact details below.
Seniors Month Grant Program
Officer of Senior Territorians
Territory Families
Level 7, Darwin Plaza, Smith Street Mall
Darwin NT 0800
Seniors Month Grant Program
Office of Senior Territorians
Territory Families
PO Box 40596
Casuarina NT 0811
For more information contact the Office of Senior Territorians on (08) 8999 3894 or