Deadline: 20-Apr-23
The Northern Territory (NT) Government has launched the 2023-24 International Student Wellbeing Grants Program to enhance the wellbeing of international students studying in the Territory.
StudyNT works with education providers, and the business and local communities to welcome international students to achieve academic success and discover new pathways to their future in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Objectives
- The objectives of the 2023-24 International Student Wellbeing Grant Program are to:
- deliver high quality activities that enrich and promote international student wellbeing
- increase international students’ social connections and sense of belonging to the Territory
- increase employment opportunities for international students and graduates on a post-study working visa
- increase community understanding of the benefits and value international students bring to the Territory, including economic, social and cultural contributions
- provide tools and strategies for international students to manage mental health and physical safety.
Funding Information
- Grants of up to $10,000 (GST exclusive) are available for the delivery of events and activities that meet the program objectives.
What they can fund?
- exciting and innovative ideas which enrich the wellbeing and experiences of international students while they are studying in the Territory
- events and activities that meet the program objectives, including activities that increase international students’ social connections and create positive opportunities for them to connect and get involved in the local community
- events and activities such as (but not limited to) sporting activities, mental health awareness activities, volunteering and leadership programs and community and multicultural events
- travel costs associated with an event/ activity (up to 50% of total grant funding)
- fees (up to 50% of total grant funding) for facilitators/ consultants for the proposed activity or event (e.g. professional development workshop for international students)
- catering costs (food and non-alcoholic beverages) not exceeding 25% of the total value of the grant.
What they can’t fund
- organisations, community groups, individuals etc. outside of the Territory, unless the event/activity
- directly benefits international students living in the Territory
- events and activities that do not align to the objectives of the program outlined in these program guidelines and do not have a focus on the wellbeing of international students
- quotes and invoices from family or other registered businesses aligned to the applicant will not be accepted
- purchase of portable assets, e.g. mobile phone, laptop etc.
- gifts, gift cards or cash contributions for organisers or attendees of a successful grant activity
- commercial or business activities (to make a profit)
- activities that have commenced before the grant has been approved
- wages or salaries for an applicant’s employees
- administrative or running costs that are normally the responsibility of a business, for example but not limited to rent, insurances, legal fees, auditing and finance costs
- membership fees to professional organisations
- costs for fundraising or charitable activities
- alcohol purchases
- illegal activities
- costs associated with preparing a Study NT International Student Wellbeing Grant application
- events or activities that are political in nature
- events or activities that are discriminatory.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a registered business, company or an incorporated association with an ABN or, if the applicant is not a registered business or incorporated association with an ABN, they must be supported by an auspicing body.
- An auspicing body is a registered business or incorporated organisation with an ABN that will receive the grant funding on the applicant’s behalf. The auspicing body also has the responsibility for making sure that the activity is completed on time and acquits the grant funding. Applicants applying who are proposing to be supported by an auspicing body will need to provide evidence of an agreement between the body and the applicant.
- Events and activities offered under the International Student Wellbeing Grants Program are preferably available to all international students, or at least to international students from a minimum of three international education and training providers.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.
