Hockey NT plans to use a $250,000 grant from the Territory Labor Government to improve lighting, and upgrade the pitch at its Marrara facility.
Halogen lights will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs, while the restoration of the hockey pitch will transform the space into a multipurpose area that can also be utilised by other sporting groups.
The club is one of 52 organisations across the NT included in the latest round of Community Benefit Fund Major Grants, which has a funding pool worth $4.9 million.
The grants support a range of events, infrastructure upgrades, new equipment, and vehicle gifts, including:
Junior Police Rangers Land Association - $194,560 to upgrade facilities at Goanna Park on the Arnhem Highway;RSPCA Darwin - $150,000 for an on-site education and training centre;Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care - $250,000 for a landscaping project and community garden at the Tennant Creek Child Care Centre;Central Australia Territory Craft - $100,000 for pop up exhibition spaces from converted shipping containers;Victoria Daly Regional Council - $150,000 to refurbish the Pine Creek Community Playground;Gove Yacht Club - $169,528 to replace roofing and shade structures; andGirl Guides Association - $121,187 to upgrade the local hall at Katherine.
Event grants over three years have been awarded to eight Territory groups to conduct festivals, shows, concerts, and carnivals; while six groups were gifted vehicles.
The Territory Labor Government's Community Benefit Fund receives money from levies imposed on gaming machines at licensed venues to distribute to not-for-profit community groups and regional councils.
There are two Major Grants rounds each year, with Round 1 for 2022-23 now open until 31 August 2022.
Eligible organisations can apply for up to $250,000 for major projects and events, as well as request vehicle gifts.
Applications for minor grants are accepted throughout the year.
To apply for a Major Grant, see here here.
For a full list of grant recipients, see here here.
Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
"The Territory Labor Government values our community organisations across the NT, and is proud to support these groups to increase capacity, service delivery, and facilities through the Community Benefit Fund.
"This is one of two Major Grants rounds we have each year to provide opportunities for community groups and regional councils to boost amenities and improve infrastructure; which in turn supports local businesses and creates jobs for Territorians.
"There are hundreds of groups across the NT which depend on access to much-needed funding from sources such as the CBF and that's why our Government backs organisations that promote community wellbeing."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing Chansey Paech:
"Community Benefit Fund grants provide much-needed funding for community organisations to deliver services and events to Territorians, as well as build on the important work they do.
"I congratulate these recipients, and encourage all eligible groups to apply for the current round of Major Grants which is now open."
Northern Territory Government
