Community Support Funding
Community Support Funding Applications
2025 - 2026:
New 2025-26 Community Support Funding Applications
Due 5pm Friday 15 March 2025.
2024 - 2025:
Community Assistance Guidelines
2023 - 2024:
Approved 2023-24 Community Support Funding Applications
Community Support Acquittal Form
2022 - 2023:
Approved 2022-23 Community Support Funding Applications
Grant Writing Tips
Grant writing is a very competitive process. Generally there is only a limited pool of funds available, and many other groups and individuals seeking funding. A successful grant application requires good communication - think preparation, planning, and presentation.
Some tips:
- Read the guidelines carefully and follow them exactly. Be especially aware of word limits and timeframes.
- Be aware of the funding organisation's priorities and target your application to these without altering your initial objectives.
- Contact the relevant person in the grant organisation to discuss your project and ask any questions you may have.
- Look for examples in previously funded projects. Talk to people who have previously received grants from the agency.
- Make the application focused, clear, and accurate. Have another person read through to provide constructive criticism. Provide a neat, organised and attractive proposal package to create a good impression.
- Include all relevant information. Seek supporting documents from your community and key stakeholders. Present documented evidence to support your case.
- Show value for money and give an accurate and justified budget. Include contribution of other resources where possible, including in-kind support (which must be quantified).