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q It has been quite a challenging start to 2020 as a whole, as well as on the grants front. q Starting the year off with bushfires, we saw some funding bodies redirecting their funding efforts to the bushfire victims and the recovery process at local and state levels. q Not-for-Profit organisations and groups around Australia are currently witnessing a reduction in donations. It is a stressful time for all.
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q Now we are facing a new threat, in the form of a virus, creating a global pandemic. q The impacts of the virus and associated precautions are changing rapidly. It is early days yet, and we are yet to see a negative impact on any grant programs specifically. q Positively, there have been new grants made available and an economic stimulus package from the Federal Government, to assist households and businesses.
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The current risks for Not-for-Profits organisations and grant recipients is the further reduction in donations, and modifications that will have to be negotiated and included in funding agreements for such things as: Ă˜ Events that will need to be cancelled or postponed Ă˜ Capital works programs that will be delayed Ă˜ Local community programs that do not have staff or volunteers available to operate them. PAGE
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Ă˜ Less participants and beneficiaries than were predicted in the grant applications and the finalised funding agreements Ă˜ Unavoidable delays on project milestones as well as project completion dates.
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If you are considering writing a grant application, it is advisable to: Ø Review the funding agreements to see if allowances have been made for possible delays and setbacks caused by pandemic restrictions Ø Consider how current advice regarding public gatherings as well as staff and volunteers restricted to staying at home, will impact on your project delivery. Ø Review your forecasted participant numbers, and consider whether there will be a reduction in this number Ø Consider if further restrictions will impact your project and how will it change PAGE
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As before the challenges of 2020, there are some tried and true grant writing tips. Ø Read the eligibility criteria carefully to make sure you are eligible to apply. No good will come of wasting the funding body’s time. Ø If you have questions, ask the funding body directly rather than guess what they are after. Ensure you do this before writing your grant application. Ø NEVER attempt to change the format of the grant application. Funding bodies do not like this at all. PAGE
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Ă˜ Do not use fancy language or technical jargon just for the sake of it. Keep the grant applications clear and concise. Ă˜ Make sure you respond to each and every question. If you really do not think a question applies to you, the absolute minimum you should respond is N/A.
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q Grant writing is more challenging and stressful than ever. To help navigate the complexities of the grant writing process, consider investing in a professional grant writer. q An experienced grant writer will work with you to write a fund winning grant application. Red Tape Busters has a team of professional and enthusiastic grant writers eager to assist you. q Whether you require a grant writer Sydney, a Grant writer NSW, a grant writer Melbourne or a grant writer anywhere across our nation, Red Tape Busters are waiting for you now.
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