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General Manager - Northern Territory Update April 2026
Published Wed 01 Apr 2026
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors Month Grants
An annual opportunity for community organisations and businesses to apply for one-off grants of up to $2,000 to assist them to hold an event or activity for seniors during Seniors Month in August 2026.
Closes: 17/04/2026
Sail Our Way Grants – Round 2
Funding is available for eligible clubs and class associations for participation initiatives that:
- Increase participation of women and girls in sailing
- Boost representation in leadership, coaching and official roles
- Foster positive club cultures that value and respect women and girls from all backgrounds
Closes: 20/04/2026
Quick Response Grants - Youth 2025/2026
Provide financial support to community groups and organisations in order to enable young Territorians to engage and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol-free recreational activities, personal development opportunities, and leadership programs.
Closes: 30/04/2026
25/26 Sport Voucher Scheme (Parents/Carers)
Every child living in the Northern Territory, from Transition to Year 12, who is enrolled in an NT school or registered for home-schooling, is eligible. Vouchers can be used to offset the cost of sport & recreation activities through registered providers.
Closes: 24/05/26
General Grants Program 2025/26 (Office of Gender Equity and Diversity)
Funding is available to eligible individuals, organisations or community groups for a project, service or activity that promotes gender equality in the Northern Territory.
Closes: 31/05/2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
NT Training in Focus
This event bring together Instructors, Discover Sailing Centre Principals, Training Coordinators and Centre Administrators and are a great way to continue to develop your practical instructing skills, share best practice, gain valuable insights and knowledge through peer learning, and to stay updated on key topics or themes in relation to GROWING participation at your club or centre.
Location: Darwin Sailing Club
Thursday 9 April 1600-1830
Assistant Instructor Course
The first step in the instructing pathway and a great starting point for anyone interested in teaching others to sail. Min age 12 years.
Location: Lake Alexander
Friday 10 April 0900-1600
Dinghy Instructor Course
This course aims to teach effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support. Min age 16 years.
Location: Gove Boat Club
Sat 11 & Sun 12 April 0900-1600
Youth Sail NT
Focused on growing participation in junior and youth classes, improving skills, fostering social connection, and building friendship and community between our youth sailors.
Location: Darwin Sailing Club
Mon 6 – Fri 10 July
ILCA Development Squad
Focused on retaining youth sailors as they move into the ILCA class. The program offers weekly coaching to improve skills on the racecourse and strengthen community of youth sailors.
Location: Darwin Sailing Club
Thursdays 4.30-6.30pm
Minnow Development Squad
Focused on retaining junior sailors as they move into and develop within the Minnow class. The program offers weekly coaching to improve skills on the racecourse and strengthen community of youth sailors. Charter boats are available for Green Fleet. The program is split into two groups;
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Green Fleet - kids that are just starting out in the Minnow
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Intermediate Fleet – kids that have already completed a season in the Minnow
Location: Darwin Sailing Club
Tuesdays 4.30-6.30pm
PAST EVENTS
NT Sailing Summit
Thanks to everyone that attended the Summit. There were 22 participants with 5 deliverers on topics ranging from the Australian Sailing Participation Plan to how to secure Federal Funding for major infrastructure upgrades/replacements. Copies of the presentations will be sent out in the coming weeks.
