Penrith Successful Grant Writing for Community Organisations

Are you a local Penrith community organisation or NGO looking to secure funding for your next project? 

Navigating the complex world of grants can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn the essential steps of grant writing, from understanding the landscape of available grants to crafting compelling applications driven by your knowledge of community needs. Reserve your spot now—spaces are limited! This training is free to community groups and organisations.

Outline of the training

Designed to help build on your understanding of your organisation or group’s opportunities, this training will hone in on what you do well, so you can better position your organisation to successfully apply for funding. Topics include:

»      Information to have on hand before you start writing your application

»      Understanding the funder and what they want from you

»      Aligning the project with the funder outcomes

»      Defining the project’s benefit for the community

»      Deciding if you should apply for the grant

»      Finding evidence to support your project

»      Understanding grant eligibility criteria and guidelines

»      Adhering to the grant conditions and responsibilities

»      Preparing the budget

»      Evaluation of the project and the acquittal

»      Answers to some common grant questions to get you started

Accessibility Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require any accommodations to attend this training, please contact Marcela on marcela.hart@penrith.city or 0423 651 311.

Additional Information

We encourage you to bring a grant application you are currently working on or have in mind.
We also encourage making bookings in pairs, as having two representatives from your organisation will help keep the energy flowing for your next grant application.