Grants are available from federal, state and local government, and from corporate and philanthropic funders, to support your business, project or organisation. Work through the three steps below, or go straight to the programs currently open.
Select a step to read more.
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[cta] Wentworth Funding Finder
A free account for the Wentworth community. It searches a database of government, corporate and philanthropic grants, and lets you save applications, watch pending rounds and set alerts for new opportunities. Video guides are included.
[tip] Search tips
- Think broadly. A sports club seeking funds for young volunteers might also fit community or youth grants.
- Aim for about ten results per search, few enough that you can review them properly.
- Check the fit before you invest time. If you're unsure, call the provider and describe your project.
- Be proactive. Knowing what is coming, not just what is open, buys you time to prepare.
- Aim for a mix of one state, one federal and one philanthropic grant, and no more than about six applications at once.
[info] Programs our office coordinates
Volunteer grants – provides grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 for eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Federal MPs will consult their local community and seek Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the grant. Funding is administered by the Department of Social Services.
The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) - provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities. Administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
Where to find them – these grants will be advertised through Allegra's social media and in our Newsletters. Sign up for our Newsletter and our Grants Newsletter.
Before you spend hours on an application, check the fundamentals. Tick each item that is true of your project.
[warning] Before you start work
Never start work on the project, or take on obligations, before the funding contract is signed.
Assessors read quickly and score every question. These are the points that most often separate a funded application from a near miss.
Read the full grant writing guide →
Roughly 20% problem, 80% solution. Funders invest in outcomes, not in the size of the problem.
Attention, Interest, Desire, Action: what's the situation, why does it matter, what will change, what are you asking the funder to do.
They carry the most weight with an assessor reading at speed.
Write "we are" and "we will", not "if" or "maybe". Frame the grant as an investment rather than a gift.
Every question is scored, so don't shortchange the small ones. Use the full word limit; it is there for a reason.
Real numbers, concrete examples and short case studies. Where it is genuine, show innovation and sustainability.
Budgets and letters of support for every claim you make. Check your figures add up and demonstrate value for money.
Assessment processes increasingly detect copied or AI-generated text. Proofread, then submit on time and exactly as instructed.
[info] Need a letter of support?
If you need funding, or a letter of support from Allegra for an application, get in touch and we'll be glad to help. Contact our office, or email [email protected] directly.
[tip] If you're not successful
Not every application will succeed, sometimes simply because a round was heavily contested. Where feedback is offered, take it. It is the fastest way to a stronger application next time.
[tip] Managing a grant once you've won it
- Define what success looks like before you start.
- Gather evidence of impact as you go, rather than leaving evaluation to the end.
- Report and acquit on time. It shapes your relationship with the funder and every future application.
- Have a clear answer for what happens to the project when the funding runs out.
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