At Redtape Busters, we have Grant Writers – specialised grant writers assisting businesses and non-profit organisations all over Australia. We find relevant grants and government and philanthropic funding for individuals, non-profits and commercial enterprises.

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Grant Writers may feel that their grant applications must be matter-of-fact and straight-to-the-
point. However, when funding bodies receive hundreds of grant applications that are all pretty
much the same, it makes for eye-wateringly boring reading. To make your grant application
stand out, it’s important to think of grant-writing as story-telling. Think about it! Who doesn’t
like hearing stories? We all know the feeling of being unable to put down a good book. Believe
it or not though, all the elements of a good story are all present in a good grant-application. Let
me explain. Grant Writers may feel that their grant applications must be matter-of-fact and
straight-to-the-point.
Grant-Writing

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However, when funding bodies receive hundreds of grant applications that are all pretty much
the same, it makes for eye-wateringly boring reading. To make your grant application stand out,
it’s important to think of grant-writing as story-telling. Think about it! Who doesn’t like
hearing stories? We all know the feeling of being unable to put down a good book. Believe it
or not though, all the elements of a good story are all present in a good grant-application.

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2. Complication1. Orientation
Let me explain
4. Resolution3. The Climax

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All stories being by introducing characters and setting the scene. In the orientation, we
fall in love with the key players and the platform is laid for the unfolding drama. The
same is true in grant writing. In your introduction, you must make the grant reviewer fall
in love with your organisation. You cannot do this simply by giving raw facts. You must
use the art of story. For example, you could say, “We are an organisation that helps at-
risk youth find employment,” but this is boring and mechanical. Instead you could try,
“Billy Jones was an unemployed young person who was able to receive training through
our organisation and, as a result, has now found steady employment. This has changed
his life!” Which is more compelling? You decide.
Orientation

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Every good story-teller knows that without a complication - some issue or problem that
needs resolving, you don’t have the material for a good story. The same is true for grant-
writers. Skillful grant writers paint a picture of a problem or a need that stirs a passionate
discontent in the grant reviewer that makes them want to open their wallet and give. Tell
a story about the need. What problem will your grant address? Why is it such a problem?
If you are a smart grant writer, you already know what areas of passion and interest the
funding body has. Focus on these areas.
Complication

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A skillful grant-writing does such a good job of building the tension that you could picture
a grant-reviewer leaning forward and yelling, “So what’s the answer?!” Then, you hit
them with the climax… your solution! You have the answer! Explain your solution and
how it addresses the problems and issues you have raised.
The Climax

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Finally, tell a story about how the world will be better or different because your
organisation received this grant. Make sure the grant reviewer can picture it in their
mind. Therefore, it must be achievable, measurable and desirable. Also, you need
evaluation and assessment measurements to ensure that your goals are achieved and
the reassure the funding body that you will use their money wisely.
Resolution

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Grant writing is not so different to story-
telling. It’s an art! If you’re a grant writer,
consider getting some professional help.
Red Tape Busters are specialist in grant and
tender writing and can help your
organisation or business win grant funding
or achieve successes with tenders.
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