FAQS about our COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVES

  • What do you mean by a community?

    A Community can be a single or multiple: 

    • community or homeland 
    • a township or urban area 
    • a larger regional area.

  • What can the funding be used for?

    We will work with your community to design projects that achieve your development priorities.  


    A Collective Impact Initiative could include a number of the following projects: 

    • Community justice 
    • Learning on country 
    • Visitor accommodation 
    • Community kitchen and meals
    • Cultural tourism product development 

  • How much funding is available?

    Grant funding amounts will depend on the size, population and location of a community, and the level of collaboration with and funding from external stakeholders. 


    It is anticipated that funding for large Initiatives will be between $10 million to $15 million, and that the smallest Initiative would be at least $2 million. 

  • How many times can my community submit an expression of interest?

    There is no limit to the number of times your community can submit an expression of interest. A community can submit an expression of interest every time we open for nominations. 

  • When will my community receive funding?

    A successful expression of interest does not guarantee grant funding. We will work with your community to design projects and submit an application for grant funding from Aboriginal Investment NT.

  • Is this competitive?

    Yes. We will assess your expression of interest against the criteria in the General Guide for Collective Impact Initiatives.

  • How will the expression of interest be assessed?

    We will assess your expression of interest against the criteria in the General Guide for Collective Impact Initiatives. 

  • What happens when the expression of interest is accepted?

    Our Collective Impact team will engage the key contacts identified in your application to start the design phase.