Grant guides
Practical, plain-English help for finding and winning grants in Australia, written for people who do this on top of everything else.
What Is GrantFinder Pro? How It Works, What It Costs and Its Limits
What is GrantFinder Pro? A plain explanation of how the Australian grant matching service works, who it is for, what it costs and what it cannot do for you.
Read the guideSmall Business Grants in Australia: What Actually Exists (and How to Avoid Scams)
Small business grants in Australia explained: the types of grants that genuinely exist, who qualifies, where to find them and how to spot a grant scam fast.
Read the guideHow to Write a Grant Budget: A Simple Guide with Examples
How to write a grant budget that assessors trust: what to include, how to cost each line, in-kind support, co-contributions, GST and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guideHow to Write a Grant Application: A Step-by-Step Guide for Australian Organisations
How to write a grant application in Australia, step by step: read the guidelines, plan the project, answer the criteria, build the budget and submit early.
Read the guideGrants for Women in Business in Australia: What's Really Available
Grants for women in business in Australia: what funding currently exists, why many old lists are out of date, and where women founders can find real support.
Read the guideGrants for Sporting Clubs in Australia: Where to Look and How to Apply
Grants for sporting clubs in Australia: the main funding sources for community clubs, what they pay for, and how volunteers can apply without wasting weekends.
Read the guideGrants for Not-for-Profits in Australia: Where the Money Comes From
Grants for not-for-profits in Australia: the main funding sources, from government and councils to foundations and gaming funds, and how to find a fit.
Read the guideHow to Build a 12-Month Grant Plan for a Small Organisation
Build a simple 12-month grant plan for a small organisation: set funding priorities, map likely grants, keep a grant calendar and share the work fairly.
Read the guideGrant Eligibility Checklist: How to Tell if Your Organisation Qualifies
A grant eligibility checklist for Australian organisations: legal structure, location, purpose, costs, timing and capacity checks to run before you apply.
Read the guideHow to Choose a Grant Finder in Australia: Free and Paid Options
How to choose a grant finder for your not-for-profit in Australia: the free government finders, what paid tools add, and the questions to ask before you pay.
Read the guideGrant Acquittal Explained: How to Write an Acquittal Report
Grant acquittal explained for Australian organisations: what an acquittal report is, what records to keep, how to write it, and what to do if plans changed.
Read the guideGetting Started with GrantFinder Pro
How to get started with GrantFinder Pro: set up your organisation profile, read your grant matches, get weekly alerts and turn matches into real applications.
Read the guideFederal Government Grants for Not-for-Profits: Where to Look and How to Apply
Federal government grants for Australian not-for-profits: how they work, where they are published, who is eligible and how to prepare a competitive application.
Read the guideEquipment and Capital Grants for Community Groups: A Practical Guide
Equipment grants for community groups in Australia: who funds equipment and small capital works, what they expect, and how to get quotes and approvals right.
Read the guideDGR Status Explained: What It Is and Whether You Need It for Grants
DGR status explained in plain English: what Deductible Gift Recipient endorsement is, how it differs from being a charity, and which grants actually require it.
Read the guideCouncil Community Grants: How to Find and Win Them
A practical guide to council community grants in Australia: where councils list them, who can apply, what they fund and how to write an application that wins.
Read the guideCommunity Grants in NSW, Victoria and Queensland: Where to Look
Community grants in NSW, Victoria and Queensland: the official state grant finders, gaming benefit funds, council programs and how to search each state quickly.
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