Securing Funding WorkshopLocal Case Study:
Gold Coast & HinterlandHistorical Society
Kym PurcellCommunity Grants & Research Officer
Overview
• Gold Coast & Hinterland HistoricalSociety/Museum
• My role• Grant submissions• Example - GVEHO• Tips for Finding Funds
Gold Coast & HinterlandHistorical Museum
My role
• Support development and sustainabilityof community organisations by:assisting groups to obtain funding;providing advice and support in relationto management and governance issues;and conducting research into the localarea.
Grant submissions• Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage
Organisations, November 2007 - $2050• Gambling Community Benefit Fund, March 2008 -
$4384• Community Heritage Grants, June 2008 - $4356• Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, July 2008 - $1000• Volunteer Grants Program, October 2008 - $3457• GCCC Annual Donation, February 2009 - $2000
Example
• Successful application to AustralianGovernment Grants to VoluntaryEnvironment and HeritageOrganisations
(see handout)
Tips –Finding Funds & Other Gems
• Read and re-read funding guidelines• Follow the format• Make sure you understand all the
criteria – or ask• Clearly define your project objectives• Make sure the budget is accurate
Tips – cont.
• Timeframe• Include all requested supporting
information• Check the checklist• Contact the funding body for more
information
Good Luck!
Contact details:
Kym Purcell
Community Grants & Research Officer
Gold Coast City Council
Phone: 5581 7258
Email: [email protected]