Getting Grant Ready: The Rule of 3 for Changemakers Seeking Grant Success, with Barbara Brangan - BFGN Webinar Series
Event description
Getting Grant Ready: The Rule of 3 for Changemakers Seeking Grant Success
Are You Wasting Time on Grant Applications That Go Nowhere?
Feeling overwhelmed by grant writing? Spending hours on applications with little to show for it? Wondering why some get funded while others miss out?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep guessing.
In this energising and practical Masterclass, strategic funding expert Barbara Brangan shares the three essential things every changemaker must know before applying for a grant. If you’ve ever poured precious time into a funding proposal only to be left wondering what went wrong, this session is for you.
Learn From a Leading Grant Strategist
Barbara has secured over $50 million in grants and tenders for social impact initiatives across housing, mental health, aged care, employment, and more. In this session, she’ll walk you through the three pillars of grant success:
What you need funding for – clarity saves time and boosts impact
What funders are actually looking to fund – and how to align your pitch
Where to find the right grants and how to approach writing them – with confidence and credibility
We’re so lucky to have Barb’s expertise in the BFGN community — don’t miss this must-attend session for changemakers serious about funding their mission.
📌 Event Details
📅 Date
Wednesday 22 October 2025
⏰ Time
12 PM (Brisbane) / 1 PM (Sydney, Melbourne) / 11:30 AM (Adelaide, Darwin) / 10 AM (Perth) / 3 PM (Auckland)
🖥 Online
This is a live Zoom webinar. Check your inbox after registration for the link.
🎟 Cost
Free for BFGN members, $20 for non-members
What You’ll Learn & Do
Identify the real funding needs behind your grant goals
Learn what funders look for in strong, fundable proposals
Discover smart strategies to find and filter grants
Shift from overwhelm to confidence in your funding approach
Apply practical insights to strengthen your next application
About the Speaker
👤 Barbara Brangan
Founder, Grantful
Barbara Brangan is a strategic funding expert who has secured over $50 million in grants and tenders to drive social impact across sectors including mental health, housing, employment, aged care, and more. As the founder of Grantful, she equips for-purpose organisations with powerful strategies to align their funding proposals with what funders really want, combining AI-driven tools with a human-centred, trauma-informed approach. Barbara is known for making complex processes clear, empowering leaders to unlock funding and amplify their mission.
About the Host Organisation
Grantful is a specialist Australian service supporting charities, social enterprises, and mission-driven organisations to win funding through grants, tenders, and philanthropic proposals. Led by Barbara Brangan, Grantful offers expert fundraising strategy, persuasive proposal writing, and grant‑readiness mentoring. Since launching in 2019, Barbara and her team have secured over $50 million in funding for projects spanning mental health, youth suicide prevention, employment pathways, aged care, and more..
Why Attend?
This Masterclass is for social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, project managers, and anyone working in the for-purpose sector who needs funding to drive impact. Learn the foundations that will transform how you approach grant writing and save time, stress, and missed opportunities.
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