Jacana Energy is continuing our commitment to the Northern Territory community with the 2026 sponsorship program.
Sponsorships of up to $20,000 are now available for not-for-profit organisations, community groups, charities, and community events that benefit everyday Territorians.
Applications are open from 23 February 2026 to 15 March 2026 for initiatives commencing between April 2026 and March 2027.
Outcomes will be announced in April.
What will we sponsor?
As long as your initiative provides a benefit to the Northern Territory community and aligns with the Jacana Energy values, we’ll consider it.
This includes but is not limited to:
- community education
- training/skill building
- cultural awareness
- venue hire, equipment or
- materials towards an event or initiative
- travel within the Northern Territory or Australia.
The sponsorship program is competitive with applications assessed against Jacana Energy’s values of honesty, diversity, teamwork, innovation and wellbeing.
Exclusions
- Proposals that do not reflect Jacana Energy’s brand and values.
- Commercial, for-profit businesses.
- Activities outside the reach of Jacana Energy’s community.
- Projects that are the operational responsibility of federal, state, territory or local government.
- Applications from political organisations or campaigns.
- Activities that may be considered divisive in the community.
- Applications from religious organisations for religious purposes.
- Funding to employ people to work directly on a project (however, funding may be provided to assist a not-for-profit organisation to employ staff).
- Applications from individuals raising funds on behalf of an organisation which is already receiving funding from Jacana Energy.
- Individual sporting clubs (however, applications from sporting peak bodies may be considered).
2025 recipients
- Deadly Hair Dude (training workshops in Tennant Creek)
- Club Krock (DJ equipment and workshops)
- Borroloola Gulf Show Society (financial support for the Borroloola Show)
- Darwin Māori Community Association (venue hire and branded t-shirts)
- Remote Op Shop Project (support to bring a travelling op shop to remote communities)
- Riding for the disabled Top End (uniforms for volunteers)
- Tennant Creek Athletics Club (training new coaches)
How to apply
- Read the 2026 Jacana Energy Sponsorship Guidelines.
- Complete the application form before 11:59pm on 15 March 2026.
- Wait for the outcome to be announced in April.
Good luck! We can’t wait to read your application.
Contact
For any questions, email sponsorship@jacanaenergy.com.au.
Sponsorship application form
Testimonials
“Your support helps us keep doing what we love empowering youth, creating opportunities, and sharing our passion for hairdressing, barbering, and wellbeing across the Northern Territory. From all of us at Deadly Hair Dude, thank you, Jacana Energy, for believing in community and helping make a real difference in regional and remote areas.”
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“The valuable support of the Jacana Energy Sponsorship Program allowed Riding for the Disabled Top End to acknowledge our fantastic group of volunteers by outfitting them in an organisational uniform contributing to their sense of belonging to the organisation, recognising their untiring efforts, and creating a ‘team first’ visual for the riders to be aware of those assisting deliver the programs”
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