How to write a grant application

Tip 1: Check that your organisation is eligible to apply

Tip 2: Prepare your application

To prepare your grant application take some time to:

• Check the grant application close date
• Read the guidelines carefully
• Think how your project goals align with the s program goals and objectives
• Think why your project matters, who is affected and how your project will make a difference
• Draft a template of your application before submitting it online and outlines your approach, activities, and timeline.
• Check what evidence or documents you will need to include (these could be your organisation’s ABN, mandatory supporting documentation such as project plan templates, partner support letters). The list of documents is always detailed in the program guidelines
• Review grant application instructions
• Consider providing at least two people in your organisation with access to the grant portal to submit the application.
• Have others review your application
• Ensure it is complete and submitted before the deadline

Tip 3: Research how much your project will cost

Tip 4: Consider what other funding sources are available

When researching your project cost, consider what other funding sources are available and include this in your grant application.

Other funding sources could include:

• other government departments (state and federal)
• local councils
• philanthropic organisations
• members of Parliament
• local businesses
• volunteers
• in-kind contributions

Tip 5: What to include in your grant application

When writing your grant application make sure you define:

• What you hope the project will achieve
• Who will benefit from the project
• How the project matches the aim of the grant program
• How will you measure success?
• To check that you've included this, ask yourself:
• Who will your project target?
• What will your project achieve?
• When will your project be held?
• Where will you run the project?
• Why is your project important?
• How will you run your project?
• Do you have previous experience in managing grants?

Tip 6: What to include in your project plan

When writing your grant project plan make sure you include:

• A description of your project
• How your project will be undertaken
• A budget outlining all costs
• A timeline of when key deliverables will be achieved
• An evaluation of how you will measure the successful of your project

Tip 7: Make sure you are registered in Grants Gateway

Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you experience any difficulties, please contact us prior to the program close date and time.