Getting Ready for Grant Application Writing

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So, youre thinking about being a grant
application writer? Not so fast! Before you
launch out into the big bad world of grant
writing with all its possibilities and pitfalls,
there are some things you need to have in order
before a funding body will even look at you!
Good grant application writers have prepared for
the journey before they launch out into the grant
application writing ocean.
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Here is how
Grant Application Writing Make Sure Youre
Eligible
Many funding bodies only fund certain types of
organisations. For example, some grant
applications are only for schools. Some grant
applicaitons are only for not-for-profit
organisations. If you are a grant application
writer for a new charity for example, you will
need to make sure that you have obtained your
legal not-for-profit status. Also, becoming a
deductible gift recipient is another hoop you may
wish to jump though. The Australian Charities
and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) has more
information here https//www.acnc.gov.au/for-char
ities/start-charity/before-you-start-charity
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Grant Application Writing Obtain a Financial
Audit
Many grant applications require you to submit
paperwork that verifies your organisation is
financially viable and that your finances are in
order and transparent. This usually comes in the
form of an audited financial statement. Youll
need to see and accountant to get one!
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Grant Application Writing Have a Clear Mission
Statement
Grant writers always get asked to explain the
purpose and mission of their organisation. It is
a common question on grant application forms.
Grant application writing is all about
communicating this in a clear and compelling way.
Make sure you know what your organisation is all
about before you start your grant writing
journey.
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Grant Application Writing Develop Partnerships
Community Support
Grant writers who can demonstrate they have the
support of the local community are always viewed
more favourably. What have you done to make
yourself known and visible in your community?
Also, if you can partner with other
organisations, it may help your cause. You will
need to have good quality referees from within
your community who will vouch for your
organisation and speak in glowing terms of your
proposal. We suggest using prominent community
members such as political leaders, business
owners, school principals and leaders of other
community organisations. Before you start
writing grants, work at developing these
partnerships.
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Grant Application Writing Get Grant Writing Help
If youre just starting out with grant
applications, then we recommend getting some
professional help. Red Tape Busters are
specialist in grant and tender writing and can
help your organisation or business win grant
funding or achieve successes with tenders.
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Get professional help

• We are specialists in providing the following
  services
• Lobbying
• Tender Writing
• Grant Writing
• Resumes/Job Applications
• Organisational/Business Development.

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