Grant Writing Workshops

Grant writing workshops and training

Grant writing workshops tailored to a range of skill levels and industries. Olivia is an experienced presenter delivering high quality workshops in communities across Queensland.

Seasoned grant writer Olivia Everitt offers 3-hour Grant Writing for the Arts workshops at a beginner-intermediate level. Whether you have no prior grant writing experience or you’re looking to refresh your skills, this foundational workshop is ideal for artists, arts workers, arts organisations, museums, heritage groups, event managers and festival coordinators seeking to understand the nuts and bolts of writing successful grant applications.

Topics covered during these half-day sessions include, but are not limited to:

  • Overview of government, corporate and philanthropic funding relevant to the arts and cultural sector

  • Overview of grant terminology and where to find relevant grants

  • Project planning (e.g. timelines, community engagement, risk management and more)

  • Budgets (e.g. artist fees, travel allowances and contingencies)

  • Auspicing, partnerships and support materials such as letters of support

  • Useful templates and sourcing data and research relevant to your project

By request, Olivia can also tailor grant writing workshops to other sectors, levels of experience and delivery modes (including webinars or hybrid delivery).

Upcoming Grant Writing Classes Open for Registration:

Grant Writing Workshops on the Gold Coast:

Tuesday 6 May 2025 6-9pm: Artist Toolkit - Grant Writing Part 1 @ Broadbeach Cultural Centre. Register here.

Tuesday 3 June 2025 6-9pm: Artist Toolkit - Grant Writing Part 2 @ Broadbeach Cultural Centre. Register here.

Olivia is also available to deliver internal staff training programs for local government departments, organisations and small corporate groups seeking to build the grant writing capacity of their team. Online or face-to-face delivery modes are available on request.

Client Testimonials

  • "Absolutely enjoyed a workshop I attended that Olivia Everitt tutored. The workshop was designed to share knowledge about finding and writing grants. I came away with so much information that will be very useful for my local group and myself. I came away from the workshop very enthusiastic and eager to share with my group so we may have success in our future grant applications. Thank you Olivia for sharing and inspiring me."

    Workshop Participant (The Art of Grant Writing - Fraser Coast)

  • "Recently, I attended a workshop run by Olivia Everitt. Often when you get a room full of Artists it is a bit of a shambles. But what a fantastic speaker Olivia is - clear, strong voice; kept the topic on point; managed the room extremely well; AND did so in a friendly, approachable manner. She quite obviously knows her subject about "Grant Writing" and having listened to her speak - I know next time I need someone to write a Grant Proposal she will be the first one I contact."

    Workshop Participant (Grant Writing for the Arts - Gympie)

  • "Olivia's grant writing workshop was very informative and clear to follow. It was great to see some concrete examples of how to complete some sections of SmartyGrants. She provided a list of useful links which was also very valuable. Would recommend for anyone wanting clarity on what is available to see a project come to fruition."

    Workshop Participant (The Art of Grant Writing - Fraser Coast)

  • "Olivia provided a friendly, supportive environment and her depth of knowledge gave me confidence that the information would be valuable and useful. Thank you so much."

    Workshop Participant (Grant Writing for the Arts - Goomeri)

  • "Thank you Olivia, your shared experience and knowledge about grants was very helpful. It was a pleasure to attend and I learned a lot about the grant process."

    Workshop Participant (Grant Writing for the Arts - Yarraman)

  • "This is the best workshop I have attended in regards to grant writing. Olivia simplified the somewhat daunting process , provided invaluable support via links and encouraged me to contact her if further support is needed. I feel very confident in making my first application and will encourage more local artists to attend this workshop whenever it’s being offered. I have not only learned so much today but the workshop undoubtedly has saved me a huge amount of time trying to understand the process on my own. Can’t recommend this workshop highly enough."

    Workshop Participant (Grant Writing for the Arts - Tiaro)