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Grant writing, made winnable

Plain-English guides for community groups, nonprofits and social enterprises applying for Australian grants.

• 6 July 2026 · 5 min read

  How to write a grant acquittal report (with example)

  Won a grant? The acquittal report is how you keep the funder's trust and stay eligible for the next round. What to include, a worked example, and what to do about unspent funds.

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• 2 July 2026 · 3 min read

  Where to find grants for community groups in Australia

  A practical map of where community funding actually lives, from your local council to state and federal programs, plus how to spot the rounds you are most likely to win.

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• 1 July 2026 · 4 min read

  How to write a council grant application that gets funded

  A practical, step-by-step guide for Australian community groups: how to read a council grant round, prove eligibility, shape a fundable project, and write answers that assessors can score.

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• 1 July 2026 · 4 min read

  Grant assessment criteria explained: how funders actually score you

  Assessment criteria are the scorecard your application is marked against. Learn to read the weightings, answer each criterion directly, and put your effort where the points are.

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• 30 June 2026 · 4 min read

  How to write a project budget for a community grant

  A clear, itemised budget is one of the easiest ways to win or lose points. Here is how to build one assessors trust, tie every cost to an activity, and show real value for money.

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• 29 June 2026 · 4 min read

  What makes a grant application eligible, and how to check before you apply

  Eligibility is the first thing an assessor checks and the fastest way to get knocked back. Use this interactive checklist to confirm your organisation and project qualify before you write a word.

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