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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
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!
A Strategic Approach
PLAN Identify priorities and needs Determine objectives and resources required
to get there Identify existing skills and resources
Sources of Support
Government grants
Philanthropic grants
Corporate sponsorship
Community donations
Community partnerships /resource sharing
Social enterprise
Fundraising
Keeping Up With What’s Out There
Networks Subscriptions Websites
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
What about employing a grant writer?
Pros and Cons
Talent Within Your Group
Identify – skills audit of the group
- what skills are members willing to contribute?
Recruit specific - seek volunteers with required skills
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
Talent Within Your Group
Exploit!
Build capacity across the group Share the workload Group owns projects – not the submission
writer!
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!
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
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
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
Tips for Writing Grant Applications
Presentation
Keep it simple
Size matters
Contact details
Now, You Are the Grant Provider!
You are responsible for screening and assessing grant applications.
What will you be looking for?
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
While you are waiting to hear.
Check it arrived Lobby
After the Grant Decision!
Successful
Check the contract
Do it
Keep records
Keep on schedule
Acquittal / audit
Refusal
Seek feedback
