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Community Abundance Resource Training How to Get the Things You Need Obtaining Funding Through Grants Deb Olive 27 th April 2007

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Community Abundance Resource Training

How to Get the Things You NeedObtaining Funding Through Grants

Deb Olive27th April 2007

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The Grants Nightmare!

We generally hear about a grant two days before the application is due - then it’s a mad rush to think of something to apply for and to get all the forms filled in!

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A Strategic Approach

PLAN Identify priorities and needs Determine objectives and resources required

to get there Identify existing skills and resources

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Sources of Support

Government grants

Philanthropic grants

Corporate sponsorship

Community donations

Community partnerships /resource sharing

Social enterprise

Fundraising

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Keeping Up With What’s Out There

Networks Subscriptions Websites

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Useful Contacts / LinksGrantslink www.grantslink.gov.au

Philanthropy Australia http://www.philanthropy.org.au

Queensland Government Funding websitehttp://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/ Community Groups - Advice,

resources and funding for community groups)

Easy Grants Information Servicehttp://www.ourcommunity.com.au

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What about employing a grant writer?

Pros and Cons

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Talent Within Your Group

Identify – skills audit of the group

- what skills are members willing to contribute?

Recruit specific - seek volunteers with required skills

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Talent Within Your Group

DevelopSuccession planning – pass on expertise within the group

Training / workshops – council, government, community sector, private sector

Websites/resources

Share with other groups

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Talent Within Your Group

Exploit!

Build capacity across the group Share the workload Group owns projects – not the submission

writer!

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Tips for Writing Grant Applications

Know your audience Write for that audience

Don’t assume - reader may not know your group at all!

Make your message clear

Help them see the difference it will make!

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Tips for Writing Grant Applications

Organise your thoughtsMost important information up front

Short clear sentences and paragraphs

Summarise main points

Omit (words that are) unnecessary words

Concise, direct and active speech

Avoid jargon

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Tips for Writing Grant Applications

Design and LayoutBreak up text with white space. Use clear

fonts that are easy to read. Use consistency in headings and margins.Use lists, tables and graphical information. Be organised and logical

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Tips for Writing Grant Applications

Design and LayoutBreak up text with white space Use clear fonts

Make it easy to read Consistency in headings and margins

Use lists, tables and graphical information

Be organised and logical

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Tips for Writing Grant Applications

Presentation

Keep it simple

Size matters

Contact details

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Now, You Are the Grant Provider!

You are responsible for screening and assessing grant applications.

What will you be looking for?

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Writing a Grant - Basic Steps

1. Organisational analysis

2. Assess needs and opportunities

3. Locate support, resources, funding

4. Ensure grant matches the criteria

5. Develop a plan /budget/outcomes

6. Writing and presentation

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While you are waiting to hear.

Check it arrived Lobby

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After the Grant Decision!

Successful

Check the contract

Do it

Keep records

Keep on schedule

Acquittal / audit

Refusal

Seek feedback