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Grants Writing Made Easy

Join Gerard Byrne from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries for insightful guidance on grant writing. With over 30 years of experience in community groups and funds, Gerard co-authored "Grants in Australia" and has presented nationwide. This resource covers where to find grants, successful application strategies, partnerships, and building community spirit. Gain insights into what grant makers seek, how to demonstrate need, and tips for effective proposal writing. Discover how to promote local projects and foster community engagement.

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Grants Writing Made Easy

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  1. Grants Writing Made Easy Gerard Byrne Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Email: gerard.byrne@dpi.qld.gov.au 13 September 2008

  2. Gerard Byrne • Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries • 30 years experience in community groups and grants • Co-Author, Grants in Australia Book • National presenter on Grants Writing

  3. Grants made easy • Where to find out about grants • Successful grant applications • What’s available • Further help

  4. Where to find out about grants • Fundraising Strategy • Preparation • Networks

  5. Where to find out about grants • Local Council / Local Library • Members of Parliament • Newspapers / Internet

  6. Where to find out about grants • Government agencies • Press Releases • EasyGrants (www.ourcommunity.com.au)

  7. Successful grant application? • What do grant makers want – ring • Need exists and capacity to deliver • Partnerships

  8. Successful grant application? • Researched and documented proposals • Demonstrated community support • Recognition of the grants body

  9. Nudgee Football Club • Need existed – growing community • Capacity to deliver - experience • Partnerships: football, art, community

  10. Nudgee Football Club • Well researched and documented proposal (Local Library) • Demonstrated community support • Recognition of the grants body (media)

  11. Writing Tips • Simple language • Short sentences • Facts, Figures, and Faces (3 F)

  12. Writing Tips • Primacy and Immediacy Rule • Rule of Three • Support letters by actual users of the service (eg “my children”)

  13. Increasing your chances of success • Widen your horizon • Partnerships • Build community spirit

  14. Increasing your chances of success • Provide opportunities for young people • Maintain and develop community facilities • Provide opportunities for people in remote areas

  15. Crystal Creek Community Hall • 50 klms north of Townsville • Need – 37 potential users • Partnerships – Councils, CSR • Build community spirit - Sport • Provide opportunities for young people • “Remote area” • $250,000 Facility

  16. Grants available now • Community • Sport and Recreation • Industry • Conservation / Environment • Indigenous • Cowboys Football Club

  17. Where to get further help • The people in this room • James Cook University • Ourcommunity grants writers online

  18. Where to get further help • Service Clubs • Internet searches and alerts • Networking / Workshops • Volunteering North Queensland

  19. References www.ourcommunity.com.au www.premiers.qld.gov.au www.grantslink.gov.au www.communities.qld.gov.au

  20. Final Tip Grants are about people and passion, not bricks and motor • Tell stories • Use visuals • Hearts and minds

  21. Conclusion Thank you Gerard Byrne 07 47 22 2517 gerard.byrne@dpi.qld.gov.au

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