Grant writing applicants should work with their Grant writer in Sydney to clearly identify the organisation funding needs prior to looking for suitable grants. Red Tape Busters has a team of experienced and enthusiastic grant writers ready to help write a successful grant proposal. For more information, please visit - http://bit.ly/2nuWajg

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While it is sometimes tempting for a NFP organisation to randomly apply for any
and all grant funding simply because they have become aware of it and let’s face it
they can all use a funding injection it is important to actually have completed
significant groundwork first and to be clear in what they want to fund if they intend
to actually be successful in their application.

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 Grant writers can attest that grant funding is highly sought after and extremely
competitive so to increase your chance of success there are some important
things to consider.

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 It is not advisable to find funding then try and design a project to suit the
funding. This will be apparent to the funding body and will not come across in
your favour.
 Grant writing applicants should work with their Grant writer to clearly identify
the organisation funding needs prior to looking for suitable grants.

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 The Grant writer Sydney is usually very familiar with all the forms of grant
funding that is available to the NFP sector and matching the organisation with a
suitable grant is imperative as all grants have basic parameters stating who is
eligible for their funding.

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 The NFP organisation should in partnership with their Grant writer Melbourne
develop a funding needs document that clearly answers the questions that
funding bodies are looking for in grant proposals.
 First define or describe what the funding need is and what is required to fulfil the
need. Your Grant writer will use this information within the grant application to
inform the funding body what your goal or objective is.

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 Secondly, the Grant writer need to clearly communicate what the problem or
issue is that your program is designed to address and how it will solve the
perceived problem.
 Who are the stakeholders your project or program will cater to and why is your
program or project important.
 These are all important questions required as part of the selection process and
you need to clarify them with the Grant writer, so they write a compelling
application.

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 The grant funding body wants to see results for their funding, so the Grant writer
also needs to identify how you intend to measure your success and what is the
timeline?
 When do you expect to implement the program if you are successful in receiving
the funding? This needs to be clearly addressed in your application by the Grant
writer.

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 Thirdly the Grant writer will describe how implementing your program will solve
the problem or issue you have identified and who exactly will benefit.
 What are the ongoing benefits to the community and how will you continue to
fund the program after the grant funding expires.

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 Lastly your budget needs to be clear and understandable. How much will your
program cost exactly?
 Are there any other forms of funding available to supplement the grant funding
such as donations, in kind volunteer hour contributions, membership fees
etcetera?
 Therefore, if it is clear that the program or project will need ongoing funding to
continue clearly describe where these funds will come from.

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Your Grant writer can assist the NFP organisation with their grant application but
clearly there is groundwork that needs to be laid by the organisation first.

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