Community partnerships
Power and Water’s purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Territorians. It is the driving force behind everything we do, from our projects to our electricity, gas, water and sewerage services.
On this page: Criteria and eligibility | Major partnerships | Community Grants | Portable water refill stations | Acquittal process |
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.
Power and Water offers a range of partnership options including; major partnerships, community grants and in-kind sponsorship through our portable water stations at events.
Our major partnerships and community grants program focuses on supporting projects and initiatives in our community that will help shape the future of the Territory, care for and support Territorians, and uplift and create opportunities for Territorians.
At Power and Water, we put our community and our customers at the centre of our planning, thinking and service delivery. Any partnership will be a collaboration that involves working together to maximise the benefit for Territorians.
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Criteria and eligibility
Power and Water offer a range of partnership options that align to our criteria and guidelines.
All applications will be assessed by Power and Water and must demonstrate how they meet all of the criteria below to be eligible for consideration.
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 and organisations or initiatives we support must be driven by the same goal.
This could be big or small in scale or fall into multiple categories.
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.
Organisations can apply for grants or partnerships that demonstrate an impact on the Territory and its people. 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 who 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 that 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.
Criteria 3: Provides opportunities for Power and Water employees to be present, identifiable and available for real time interactions
We want to be actively engaged with our partners, creating relationships in person rather than online. We will be looking for partners that help create these opportunities.
Depending on the scale of your project or program this may include:
- Presentation or speaking opportunities
- Volunteering opportunities for staff
- Presence at events for consultation purposes
- Merchandise give away
Criteria 4: Endorsement and recognition of Power and Water by our partners via their owned channels and reach
Partners will be required to provide promotional benefits to Power and Water through dissemination of agreed messaging via their owned channels. This messaging can be provided by Power and Water or generated by the partner.
Priority will be given to partners who actively demonstrate content ideas that create meaningful connection and benefit between both organisations. This will ideally be demonstrated across the life of the partnership.
Partner channels or potential benefit options may include:
- social media posts
- newsletters
- advertising
- blog/vlog articles
- internal employee communications
- use of people or talent for content
- content ideas.
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.
Power and water 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.
Major Partnerships
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.
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of Territorians and partner with organisations that deliver positive outcomes that benefit our community.
Previous major partnerships have supported training and employment or sporting opportunities for Territorians, enhanced our lifestyle through supporting the delivery of events, or contributed to strengthening our economy.
Our major partnerships can be established for a 12 to 24 month period. To express your interest, or to seek more information about the eligibility criteria, please email sponsorship@powerwater.com.au
2024 Major Partners
NT Major Events
Creating opportunities for Territorians to be involved with AFL from a junior level through to masters, fostering community connections through sport and promoting healthy habits and well-being.
Darwin Salties
Supporting the participation of the Darwin Salties in the NBL1 North competition.
AFL NT
Creating opportunities for Territorians to be involved with AFL from a junior level through to masters, fostering community connections through sport and promoting healthy habits and well-being.
Children's Ground
Strengthening pathways to employment for First Nations peoples by enhancing financial literacy and economic independence through training, leadership development and culturally safe work opportunities.
Purple House
Celebrating, sharing, and documenting the positive impact of Elders receiving dialysis treatment at home, on Country over the past 20 years, and highlighting the importance of high-quality, culturally appropriate services out bush.
Starlight Foundation
Supporting the Starlight Healthier Futures Initiative, where Captain Starlight collaborates with health professionals to engage with children in remote communities through song, dance and storytelling aimed at boosting health clinic attendance rates.
Darwin Festival
Contributing to the successful delivery of the 2024 Darwin Festival, which provides significant benefits to the Territory economy and lifestyle of Territorians.
Community Grants
Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Territorians and we are excited to partner organisations and people in our community who are actively working toward the same goal.
We support up to 10 organisations/initiatives each year with grants available between $1,000 - $5,000 (excluding GST) per application.
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 the 2025 Grants Program is now closed.
Written outcomes to applicants will be provided by December 2024 for events and initiatives taking place between 1 January - 31 December 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the team by email to sponsorship@powerwater.com.au
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2024 Community Grant Recipients
One Percent Program
Enhance youth mentorship programs through fitness activities and life skills training.
Darwin's Men Shed
'Repairing bikes for children in remote Indigenous Communities' initiative.
Top End Pride (NT) Incorporated
Darwin Pride Festival, June 2024
FABalice Festival Inc
FABalice Festival, March 2025
Barkly Regional Arts
Desert Harmony Festival, August 2024
Centralian Land Management Association
Red Centre Rural Ladies Day, October 2024
Kindness Shake
Kindness Festival, July 2024
InspiredNT
Remote schools project "Stories in the Sky”, August 2024
Bluearth Foundation, Girls on Country Program
Support the program through developing leadership skills and confidence in participants.
The Christmas Party
Australia's largest Christmas party for children with disabilities.
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. Power and Water will 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
Each partnership or grant will be expected to go through an acquittal process at the end of the agreed partnership period to evaluate the agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivery. These KPI’s and delivery agreements are set on a case by case basis prior to the partnership/grant 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.
