This is one of the most common questions that come across my desk! Like many aspects of the grant funding landscape, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. Here are the 3 most common payment models I’ve seen grant writing consultants and firms use across Australia.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, contingency means a provision for a possible event or circumstance. So what does that mean in a grant writing context? When planning your project and crafting your grant application, consider contingencies in your project timeline, grant budget, and as part of your overall risk management.

Did you know that for the typical grant seeker in Australia, 62% don’t submit their grant application after they start one? As part of my Grant Writing for the Arts workshop program, I’ve developed a new, one-page resource sheet - 10 Tips for Top Grants! Whether you’ve a beginner grant writer or a seasoned pro, this resource is your secret weapon to strengthen your next grant application.

As far as we know, only 11% of organisations in Australia are using external grant writers. But as grants become increasingly more competitive and staff/volunteer time is already stretched, many organisations are seeking external support to navigate the increasingly complex grants landscape. So, why work with a professional grant writer?

Maternity leave updates. Grant writing projects at the end of 2022 and start of 2023 came in thick and fast, and I thank those organisations and businesses who chose to work with me. My clients during this period secured $907,899.76 in grant funding to support numerous projects - congratulations to you all!

Last month I hit the road and visited four communities across the South Burnett and Gympie regions delivering a half-day Grant Writing for the Arts workshop - what a blast! Thank you to the 54 participants who joined me in Goomeri (1 February), Kingaroy (3 February), Gympie (14 February) and Murgon (15 February), it was a pleasure to meet you all and hear your project ideas.

Each year, I use January as an opportunity to reflect on the year that was and set priorities for the year to come. To kick off 2023, I’d love to share some of my business highlights, client success stories and upcoming opportunities to work together.

Nothing says ‘bringing in a brand new year’ than a brand new series of free grant writing workshops! I’m thrilled to announce this free professional development workshop opportunity for the regional arts and cultural community coming to Goomeri, Kingaroy, Gympie and Murgon in February 2023.