Community partnerships
Power and Water’s purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Territorians. This drives everything we do, from delivering essential services to supporting initiatives that benefit our communities.
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of Territorians and we are excited to create relationships with organisations and people in our community who are actively working toward the same goal.
Applications for 2027 Grants Program are now open.
Applications are now open for our 2027 Community Partnership Program.
We're looking for projects and initiatives that help shape the future of the Territory, care for and support Territorians, or uplift and create opportunities for Territorians.
Up to 10 community grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 (excluding GST) are available for the 2027 round.
We encourage organisations from across the Territory, including regional and remote communities, to apply.
Applications open 5 October and close 2 November 2026.
Criteria and eligibility
All applications are assessed against our guidelines and must clearly demonstrate alignment with our purpose and initiatives.
Criteria 1: Be able to demonstrate how you are making a difference to the lives of Territorians
Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Territorians. We seek to partner with organisations whose work reflects this purpose.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their initiative will create a positive outcome for Territorians, whether through education, health and wellbeing, community resilience, environmental outcomes, inclusion, arts and culture, or other initiatives that improve community wellbeing.
You must be able to clearly articulate in one to two sentences ‘how your initiative makes a difference to the lives of Territorians.
Criteria 2: Amplify at least one of our key initiatives
Power and Water's key initiatives are:
Helping shape the future of the Territory
Power and Water is dedicated to helping shape the future of the Territory. We aim to inspire through progressive and future focussed projects and vision. We also want to support others who share this vision to make the Territory grow and thrive.
We welcome applications from organisations whose projects make a positive difference to Territorians and their communities. This could be (but not limited to) a product innovation, an event that drives community involvement and inclusion or a program that aims to improve liveability.
Caring and supporting Territorians
Providing reliable, safe and trusted essential services is the foundation of what we do. It keeps the lights on, the water running.
There are amazing organisations in the Territory that go above and beyond to care and support for our community, providing services that Territorians come to rely on. This category is to support those who are supporting others.
Uplifting or creating opportunities for Territorians
Our passionate team of experts is what makes Power and Water. It is the passionate people of the Territory who make the NT what it is. We want to support the people of the Territory to make a difference, whether it be through education, accessibility, upskilling or opening doors for others.
We are proud to be able to provide these opportunities at Power and Water and want to support organisations or initiatives that empower others.
This may include (but not limited to) helping make opportunities accessible to all Territorians, education grants or initiatives to bridge the gap on inequity and disadvantage.
Tell us:
- Which organisational initiative does your project align with?
- How does your project contribute to this initiative?
- What positive outcomes will it create for Territorians?
Criteria 3: Create opportunities for meaningful community engagement
We value genuine partnerships that create opportunities for our people to engage with the communities we serve.
Successful applicants should demonstrate how Power and Water employees can contribute in meaningful ways beyond financial support.
This could include:
- employee volunteering
- mentoring or education activities
- sharing technical expertise
- speaking opportunities
- STEM or career engagement
- community conversations
- participation at community events
- cultural learning opportunities
Tell us how Power and Water can actively contribute beyond funding.
Criteria 4: Share the impact of our partnership
We value partnerships that help tell authentic stories about the positive difference being made for Territorians.
Tell us how you will work with Power and Water to celebrate outcomes and share the impact of the partnership throughout its lifecycle.Examples may include:
- joint storytelling
- social media
- newsletter
- photography and video
- media opportunities
- case studies
- community stories
- employee stories
Preferences will be given to partnerships that demonstrates creative and meaningful opportunities to share authentic stories and celebrate community impact.
Further guidelines
All successful partnerships will be required to sign terms and conditions and a partnership agreement committing to agreed deliverables.
Power and Water reserve the right to reject a submission for any reason without justification.
We will not support:
- organisations or individuals that are not based in the Northern Territory
- political parties, lobby groups or politically aligned groups
- events or activities that are divisive
- direct payments to individuals but can support fees, tuition, product purchase etc
- religious groups (although charity related activities will be considered)
- indirect appeals including charity dinners, conferences and seminars unless they have direct links to Power and Water and its business
- providing free electricity or water
- capital works, operating costs or salaries
- events and activities that could be considered a health or safety risk.
Please note we will not make charitable donations through the Community Partnerships Program.
Partnership options
Power and Water invests in larger scale major partnerships that provide a significant impact within our community and align to our purpose, vision and key initiatives.
Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Territorians and we are excited to partner with organisations and people in our community who are actively working toward the same goal.
Each year we support initiatives of different sizes, with funding levels based on the scale and impact of each project. Some partnerships focus on local community programs, while others are Territory-wide initiatives that deliver significant and lasting benefits.
Tell us about your project!
We’d love to know more about your project and how we can help, you can contact the team at partnerships@powerwater.com.au
Applications must meet all eligibility criteria and amplify at least one (or more) of our key initiatives – help shape the future of the Territory, care for and support Territorians, and uplift and create opportunities for Territorians.
Applications for 2027 Grants Program are now open.
Portable water refill stations at events (in-kind sponsorship)
Our portable water refilling stations and trailers are available for major and minor community events.
Event organisers can apply online to be considered depending on audience, suitability and availability. We provide in-kind sponsorship to cover delivery, setup and maintenance of the stations.
Apply for the use of portable water refilling stations and trailer
Acquittal process
All partnerships are expected to go through an acquittal process at the end of the agreed period to evaluate the agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivery. These KPIs and delivery agreements are set on a case by case basis prior to the partnership being awarded. Evidence of successful delivery will need to be recorded.
Failure to deliver against agreed deliverables across the life of the partnership, without prior communication or agreement with the Power and Water sponsorship team, may impact any future grant submissions.
