Grant Writing. Introduction to grant writing including mythbusting and insider trade secrets to help you get that grant! Find out where to find grants, how to present your case and what makes a good application. Good Luck!
10. EVERYONE THINKS THEIR PROJECT IS IMPORTANT + UNIQUE.
WHY WOULD SOMEONE PAY TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS?
NO ONE OWES YOU ANYTHING.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS FREE MONEY.
A GRANT PROVIDER NEEDS A RETURN ON THEIR INVESTMENT….
11. Think of your grant application
as an investment prospectus
….with real, measurable outcomes
18. Many were worthy causes, but had a poor fit
with the grant provider’s objectives
They didn’t want to hear about someone else’s
project, they wanted to know how the project
fitted with their needs
22. NO ONE’S GOING TO PAY FOR YOUR RUNNING COSTS.
THEY MAY ASSIST WITH NEW, INNOVATIVE PROJECTS.
BREAK YOUR PROJECT INTO PHASES WITH MEASURABLE
OUTCOMES, TIMING & BUDGETS.
40. www.teq.com.au/tad (tourism assistance database)
www.grantslink.gov.au
www.ausindustry.gov.au
www.philanthorpy.org.au
www.australia.gov.au
www.rda.gov.au
www.community.grantready.com.au
Subscribe to e-newsletters.
- Local, State & Federal member announcements.
- Ask the experts (where did they get their grants from?)
- Search their annual reports/websites.
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41. THERE’S A LOT OF POTENTIAL FUNDING OUT THERE.
DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME AND SCATTERGUN.
FOCUS YOUR GRANT SEARCH.
HINT….ASK YOURSELF THESE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
44. understanding why you were created
and why you exist helps you
focus your grant search and
find new funding sources
45. EXAMPLE:
AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN FESTIVAL
INGHAM . NORTH QUEENSLAND . AUSTRALIA
WE EXISTED TO
ATTRACT NEW VISITORS, MORE MONEY + CREATE JOBS IN OUR
TOWN.
WE TARGETED TOURISM, EVENT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FUNDING.
46. EXAMPLE:
AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN FESTIVAL
INGHAM . NORTH QUEENSLAND . AUSTRALIA
WHY WERE WE CREATED?
WHY AN ITALIAN & NOT AN AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL?
OUR ITALIAN COMMUNITY…. IT’S WHAT MADE US DIFFERENT.
SO WE THEN TARGETTED MULTI-CULTURAL, ITALIAN AND ARTS
FUNDING.
WE WERE MORE SUCCESSFUL FOCUSING IN THESE AREAS.
49. Get the concept right
……first impressions count!
QUESTION
Describe in 10 words or less the project you are applying for?
TYPICAL ANSWER
The development of wharf infrastructure for Port Arthur.
ATTENTION GRABING ANSWER
Anchor@Port Arthur. Improving global cruise market access.
54. FINALLY, ASK MOST GRANT PROVIDERS WHAT
MAKES A GOOD APPLICATION AND HERE’S WHAT
THEY SAY…..
55. What Makes A Good Application?
…straight from the horse’s mouth
1. What’s the need?
2. Does it meet our objectives?
3. Can they measure their results?
4. Can they deliver?