Funding for NT tourism businesses
The Distribution Grant Program NT provides funding to help Northern Territory tourism businesses progress their distribution capabilities, including implementing online booking systems, adapting products for international markets, delivering trade and cultural awareness training, and providing translation services.
The program places a particular focus in 2025-26 on attracting and welcoming inbound Chinese visitors with the commencement of direct air access from Guangzhou.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- have a tourism focus, operating in the NT and employing resident Territorians
- be legally constituted and Australian-registered
- hold a current Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing
- be a member of a peak industry body (Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia, Hospitality NT)
Applications open on 30 September (year not specified) and must be made via the Grants NT portal, including a copy of quotes.
Successful applicants will enter into a legally binding funding agreement with the NT Government.
The program will close 30 March 2026 or earlier if fully subscribed.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026