A new grant has been announced to support Aboriginal-led responses to domestic violence in the Northern Territory.

The $1.2 million Aboriginal-led Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Prevention Grant supports Aboriginal-led initiatives to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV).

Co-designed by the Northern Territory DFSV Aboriginal Advisory Board - which was established last year - in partnership with the Northern Territory Government, the grant can be applied for by both Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and their partners.

The three-year grant supports Aboriginal-led initiatives that are culturally safe, relevant and have a significant impact on the communities in which they are implemented, and which promote the understanding of healthy, safe and respectful relationships for Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal Advisory Board for Domestic Family and Sexual Violence chair, Lauren Peric, called for ideas, big or small, as "now is the time for action".

"The Board wants to hear from Aboriginal-led grass roots organisations in the community - from the people that know their families, their culture and what they need to support healthy relationships with no violence," Ms Peric said.

"We want this grant to be used in culturally safe ways with a focus on stronger Aboriginal families."

The NT Government's program of reform work to prevent and respond to DFSV is guided by the Northern Territory's DFSV Framework 2018-28 – Safe, respected, and free from violence, with the grant funded under Action Plan 2 - Taking stock, evaluating and reviewing, and building on what works: 2022-2025.

Department of Children and Families chief executive, Emma White, said Aboriginal women and children are disproportionately affected by DFSV, the highest rates of which are in the Northern Territory.

"Domestic, family and sexual violence has a devastating impact on women and children and it is the single, largest driver for homelessness and a major factor in children entering the child protection and youth justice systems," Ms White said.

"To implement change, we need Aboriginal-led responses in Aboriginal communities which increases the likelihood of success.

"Domestic, family and sexual violence is preventable and by preventing violence, we're creating a safer environment and reducing the likelihood of other social challenges.

Grant applications close on 20 January 2025 with successful recipients to be announced in May.

Organisations can apply for the grant via the GrantsNT website.