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When Session What
11:10Session One:Introductions[30min]
- What brings you to this workshop? - Expectations?- Previous experience - Question- Objectives
11:40
Session two:Grant Writing Basics
- Project Planning- Essential ingredients- Exercise- Essential ingredients of a good grant- What are donors looking for?- Common mistakes- Questions
Session three:Budgeting
- Allocating resources- Writing budget sections- Sample- What to do about overheads- Monitoring and evaluation- Resources
1:00 LUNCH [40m]
1.40 Session four:Finding the right grant[40min]
- Key sources of grant funding - Features of grants programs - Finding grant opportunities, including: Examples of funding sources- Choosing the right grant: Eligibility criteria- Group Exercise- Other approaches/assistance
2:00 Session five:10 tips for better
applications [35min]
- Hand out and discuss “10 tips for better applications” flyer- Questions- Feedback / discussion by participants.
3:40 Closing [20min]
Closing, evaluation round, thankyous
Agenda
What brings you here today
Expectations
Previous grant writing experience
Question: If I was a donor - why should I fund your organisation?
Grant writing is a key resource – many large NGOs have full time grant writers on their permanent staff
Finding a grant can be like searching for a job – use your networks, be patient and consider every opportunity
Donors want to fund your projects ... make sure you give them everything they ask for
Your organisation should already have:◦ A vision/mission statement◦ Stated goals of the organisation
To achieve these goals you may one or a number of programmes that are:◦ Proposed, in-progress, completed or underway
Each programme may have multiple projects◦ Each discrete project aligns with programme aims;
goal/s; organisational mission/vision At this stage you are likely applying for
project funding
Programme: Regional Protection and Livelihood Programme
Project Title Objective
Protection capacity training project
To strengthen the capacity of community to address protection issues through the delivery of 20 training sessions for 25 participants (per session) in 4 locations by Nov 2013
Small scale livelihoods project
a) Run 1 train the trainer livelihood program for 6 community leaders by March 2013; b) To provide seeds/tools to trained community leaders to facilitate 2 training sessions with 10 local community members (per session) by Dec 2013
Advocacy project To develop a protection advocacy handbook in conjunction with local authorities that is translated into two local languages by July 2013
Adapted from Danish Refugee Council, DANIDA funded programme
Your project must have:
◦ A clear narrative (explanation) ◦ Justification : why this project needs to be funded
and why it is best done by your organisation◦ Timeframe for expected outputs◦ All expected inputs (human resources, in-kind
support etc) needed to achieve the stated outputs◦ Budget*◦ A proposal for monitoring/evaluation*
* Will be discussed later in workshop
You have 15 minutes to draft a project*◦ Give the project a name◦ Consider the project’s objective◦ What will you need to run the project◦ How long will it take◦ Explain how your project is competitive over others
You do not at this stage need to think of budget or monitoring/evaluation
Then we will assess the project from the perspective of a donor or grant assessor
[* alternatively use an existing project]
In addition to the project donors will also be assessing your organisation; its reputation and track-record
Applications that do not meet all the selection criteria will be rejected without consideration
High quality applications that address the selection criteria, meet funding guidelines and include requested supplementary material have the best chance of success
Application does not highlight your past success and future potential
Application rejected outright as ineligible:◦ Project does not meet donor criteria and/or align
with donor objectives and guidelines◦ Application not delivered on time◦ Incomplete application - needed to attach annual
reports, constitution, budgets, TFN/ABN and registration (if needed)
Too ambitious An obvious cut & paste from another
application
Read all material properly Know the donor/funding body
◦ If you don’t know enough – learn about them Make your application specific to the donor Increase your competitiveness
◦ Consider partnerships◦ Showcase your organisation’s work & potential◦ Highlight what you can offer over others
Know the donor/funding body◦ If you don’t know enough – learn about them◦ Should I call or approach a donor?
The budget is the back-bone to your application
Those assessing applications will quickly notice if your budget is fair and accurate ... this will impress upon them your organisation’s credibility
When scoring or assessing applications a certain percentage will be allocated to the budget so follow these tips to make it perfect
It is vital that proposed activities, timeline and budget align
This way your budget matches what you intend to deliver
Some donors will have specific rules, for eg:◦ Procurement of items may require quote(s)◦ May/may not allow for running costs and capital
expenditure
You can group items under sub-headings Include in-kind contributions
◦ Cost of volunteer hours◦ Donations of service/support
Recognise other funding bodies/financial inputs
Explanatory notes are a good way to explain budget lines
Do all your sums add up?
Income Expenditure
Donations $525.00 Administration $500.00
In-kind support(includes volunteer hours, training room & trainer)
$1,000.00 Printing of training materials/advertising
$1,000.00
Funding from another donor
$1,000.00 Catering $2,000.00
Transport costs for participants and accommodation
$1,500.00
Total income $2,525.00 Total expenditure $5,000.00
Shortfall requested from donor: $2,475.00
Sample Budget – Advocacy Project
Don’t leave any questions unanswered:◦ Include a footnote/explanatory note as to why
transport and accommodation costs are needed◦ For e.g. “2-day training so participants require
overnight accommodation”
For big costs like catering you may need 3 quotes to show value for money
Show all other funding sources and explain whether they are confirmed or in process
Overhead costs are the everyday expenses of running an organisation
Rules vary on how to budget for overheads so check funding guidelines carefully
Capital expenditure are big items like computers, building costs etc◦ Sometimes you can budget for a part of these
costs if they will be used for the proposed project◦ You cannot ask different donors to pay for the
same costs
Also known as ‘accountability reports’ Demonstrate project delivery Ranges from a full audit/external evaluation
(for large grants) to a short report or letter Let the donor know:
◦ Any publicity/media or even your own photos (even better if linked to your website)
◦ Attendance figures◦ Feedback from attendees
From a one-off event or project, show any sustainability or ongoing benefit of funding
Humanitarian Accountability Projecthttp://www.hapinternational.org/resources/default.aspx
International Council of Voluntary Agencieshttp://www.icva.ch/
ACFID Code of Conducthttp://www.acfid.asn.au/code-of-conduct
AusAID Office of Development Effectivenesshttp://www.ode.ausaid.gov.au/
Adapted from a presentation by David Orbach
Grants & Tender CoordinatorSpectrum Migrant Resource Centre (MRC)
Key sources of grant funding • Features of grants programs• Finding grant opportunities, including:
• Examples of funding sources
• Choosing the right grant• Eligibility criteria and auspicing
• Group exercise• Other approaches/assistance
• Applications may be invited or submitted without request
• Specific program aims, priorities and target group
• Usually individuals cannot apply• Funding is limited per project• Not everyone who applies will get funding
• Eligibility requirements• Selection criteria
• Applicants develop their own activities and suggest outcomes to be achieved
Newsletters/Mailing Lists• Local council – mailing lists and via
http://www.mav.asn.au/policy-services/social-community/multicultural/Pages/default.aspx
• Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (formerly Victorian Multicultural Commission) - www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
• Diversity News - [email protected] • Refugee Council of Australia - www.refugeecouncil.org.au• VicHealth - www.vichealth.vic.gov.au • EasyGrants newsletter
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_main.jsp
• Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship• Festivals/events (check in Feb 2013), inter-faith,
strengthening communities, etc
• Local councils – multiple categories, such as community, social support, art, etc• Generally one funding round per year• Example: City of Hume Community Grants
• Human Rights Innovation Fund – Amnesty International (4 rounds per year)
• EastWeb Fund – targets refugee, asylum seeker, indigenous communities www.eastweb.org.au
Possible Funding for Community Groups
• Spectrum Seeds for Growth• Benefits newly arrived refugee and migrant
communities in Melbourne's north and western suburbs
• See COMMUNITIES section spectrumvic.org.au
• Australian Ethical Super Grants www.australianethical.com.au/community
• DIAC – Multicultural Arts & Festivals Grants and Diversity & Social Cohesion Program http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/delivering-assistance/government-programs/dscp/
• Sidney Myer Fund
Identifying an appropriate opportunity – key questions to ask when looking at a grant!
• How much funding is available for projects?
• When are applications due; do you have the time to apply?
• What is the aim and priorities of the funding program?
• What projects and organisations have previously been funded?
• What won’t be funded?
• Are you eligible?
Other issues to consider
• Experience in delivering similar projects previously
• Capacity to complete application requirements
• Ability to be accountable for grant funds received and reporting on outcomes• Reputation and credibility is important
• Be thorough in looking through the guidelines and application form
Don’t be afraid to contact the funding body with questions
Common issues effecting a group’s eligibility: Location – by local area, region, state Legal status - incorporated/unincorporated Tax status – endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipient,
income tax exempt Organisational status, eg. Not-for-profit group Other – public liability insurance, Australian
Business Number
If your group does not meet the criteria, auspicing might be an option for your organisation
• An agreement where one (lead) organisation agrees to apply for funding on behalf of a second organisation
• If application successful, the lead organisation receives, holds and manages the funding
• Understand your rights and responsibilities
• Be clear about the project you want to fund Note: not all funding bodies allow
auspicing arrangements – check guidelines!
Further resources and detail at PILCH website - www.pilch.org.au/community_org
Using the funding guidelines provided, find and briefly record the following information:
Maximum amount of funding offered to projects Due date for applications Aims of the funding program Who is eligible? Is auspicing allowed? What won't they fund? What are the key selection criteria? What needs to be submitted and how?
Report back to the group about what you found
If you can't get funding immediately, in-kind support from MP's offices & community organisations another avenue for support
• Visit your local Member of Parliament’s electorate office and ask if they can help with providing a meeting space, photocopying, assisting with mailouts, etc.
• Check with Migrant Resource Centres in your area
• Your local Council will also know which organisations can help you
• Consider partnerships (eg. AFL Multicultural Round with local clubs http://aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=605)
Australian Council for International Developmenthttp://www.acfid.asn.au/ Refugee Council of Australiahttp://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/ Victorian Government Online (see State Funding &
Grants)http://www.vic.gov.au/government-economy/
budgets-funding-rebates.html Grants Link http://grants.myregion.gov.au/
and http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants Philanthropy Australiahttp://www.philanthropy.org.au/ Our community http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/
Image: freedigitalphotos.net
Good luck with your future grant writing!
Any queries contact:
Melissa [email protected]