Eumundi Voice Issue 111, 20 February 2025

COMMUNITY

Grant writing is 20% skill & 80% perseverance

Not-for-profit community groups can apply for grants to fund projects, activities and events. Close to home, local councils offer a range of grants, and you can subscribe to their

notification list. Both state and federal members will also put you on a list to notify when grant funding becomes available.

Closer to home, several community groups also offer grant programs such as Experience Eumundi, Eumundi District and Community Assn (EDCA) and Eumundi Voice. It is amazing what volunteers in Eumundi offer other volunteers!

Key tips when writing a grant proposal include thoroughly researching the funder and their guidelines, clearly defining your project goals, being concise and specific in your language, aligning your project with the funder's priorities, providing a detailed budget, and carefully proofreading your application to ensure accuracy and adherence to submission instructions.

SCC offers free grant planning and writing workshops. The next workshop is on 25 February from 12-1pm. These are valuable with ideas from many experienced sources. Bookings are essential. Visit: t.ly/-Cphe.