City of Darwin is proud to support our community by providing a range of in-kind equipment, facilities, services, and programs for eligible community groups and organisations across the Darwin municipality.

In-kind support refers to an arrangement whereby City of Darwin forgoes revenue for goods or services for which they would normally charge a fee. Examples of in-kind support that may be considered include, but are not limited to:

• provision of waste and recycling bins
• City of Darwin venue hire
• City of Darwin banner site hire
• event equipment hire (not installation/operation)
• City of Darwin services
• permits, for example, events, parking, signs, street food vendor, works permits
• marketing/promotion

For more information about the cost of the council’s service and facilities, please read the City of Darwin Annual Fee and Charges and In-kind Support Policy. Please note that not all the services and facilities are eligible for in-kind support.

Eligibility

City of Darwin will not provide in-kind support to community groups and organisations involved in

• tobacco and tobacco-related products
• illicit/inappropriate drugs or services
• services or products that are harmful to health or are perceived to conflict with City of Darwin’s policies and responsibilities to the community
• any regulatory or legal matter involving City of Darwin
• political fields (e.g., political parties)
• gambling products or services
• any projects or activities inconsistent with City of Darwin’s values and policies or may adversely affect City of Darwin’s public image or reputation
• administration, liquidation, insolvency, or bankruptcy.

The applicant must:

• be a non-profit group or non-profit organisation, or an organisation that is delivering a charitable or community event.
• not interrupt or adversely impact the City of Darwin operations and provision of business-as-usual services.
• demonstrate that the activity or event will not occur without in-kind support.
• demonstrate its activity and outcomes are in line with the strategic directions of City of Darwin’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
• provide greater social, environmental, and/or economic benefits to the Darwin community as a result of in-kind support provided.

Community groups/organisations will, where appropriate:

• acknowledge the City of Darwin’s support in relevant public forums, speeches, or openings, or in promotional or program material for the activity or event for which the in-kind support has been received.
• collect and return equipment to the City of Darwin in good order and condition.
• provide evidence of current public liability insurance ($20 million).
• pay for any damages that occur as a result of its use of in-kind items and/or equipment.

Application

1. Application: In-kind Support Request to be submitted via the in-kind support request form to the City of Darwin approximately four (4) weeks before the start date of the event/activity.
2. Assessment: The request will be assessed by City of Darwin against the In-kind Support Policy.
3. Decision: A written decision will be sent by City of Darwin.
4. Return benefits: The in-kind support recipient is required to send the evidence of the committed return benefits to City of Darwin via darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au.

If you would like more information or assistance with applying for in-kind support, please contact City of Darwin via

Tel | 08 8930 0300

Email | darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au

Other funding support from City of Darwin, please visit Funding Opportunities with City of Darwin.