Red Tape Busters has a team of experienced and enthusiastic grant writers ready to help write a successful grant proposal. With grant writers Sydney, grant writers Brisbane, grant writer NT and grant writers nationwide, Red Tape Busters can help.

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q Grant writers should know and understand the proposal they are grant writing for.
q With understanding and knowledge comes the ability to write well about the topic.
q The grant writer should ask the applicant to explain their proposal to them then ask any
questions about areas they need clarification on in order to compile a winning grant.

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qThe grant writer should check that the funding organisation’s vision and mission match
with the scope of the grant proposal.
qGrant Writer NT peruse the grant invitation carefully to check for eligibility – does the
organisation applying for the grant meet the grant opportunity requirements to the
letter?
qIn addition, the professional grant writer is developing a checklist to ensure the grant
application meets the expectations in the grant opportunity.

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qThe proposed budget within the grant application should be very detailed and easily
understood by the evaluators.
qIt is important that the Grant Writer Sydney understands how the funds will be spent if
the grant application is successful.
qThrough understanding the grant writer can craft a better application.

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qWhen the Grant Writer is composing the application, it is important that they explain the
program or project simply and clearly.
qIt should not be assumed by the grant writer or the applicant organisation that the
evaluator will be familiar with the acronyms and jargon associated with the project or
program.
qIf these terms are used in the document are explained clearly.

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qThe role of the Grant Writer is to definitively provide the grant scheme that there is a
clear and focused reasoning behind the project or program.
qThey are explaining the rationale of the project, what they are doing and why and how it
addresses the gap in the community.

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qThe Grant Writer uses the SMART goal setting approach to add a dimension of structure
and accountability to goals and objectives of the program or project and makes them
more definitive.

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qThe goals should match the needs statement, outcomes and rationale and specifically
define what the program or project proposal will achieve or accomplish for the target
group.
qThe goals and objectives detail the desired results or outcome of the program and how
your organisation plans to achieve them.

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qThe Grant Writer will use visual aids for impact. Photographs, diagrams, plans, or graphs
can make an impression on the evaluator and enable them to clearly visualise the project
or program and provides support towards a winning submission.

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qThe criterion questions included in the grant program must be addressed completely and
in detail.
qGrant Writers will carefully and thoroughly read and answer every part of the criteria
questions.

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qThey will peruse the document and develop an extensive checklist to ensure nothing is
left unanswered.
qIncluded in their checklist Grant Writers commonly list the required evidence documents
and attachments that are requested to form a part of the grant application submission.
qAttention to detail is imperative – grant applications can be rejected for simple oversights.

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qAn important part of the grant writers’ approach to each application is to check for
formatting requirements.
qChecking for desired word counts, font type and size, sections and inclusions expected
etc ensures that the grant application is submitted exactly as required and demonstrates
a commitment to professionalism and a willingness to be detailed oriented.

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The professional Grant Writer uses their knowledge, experience and expertise to write a
potentially winning grant for their clients through their commitment to the applicant body
and their belief in the project or program.

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