by Anna Dixon | Funding, Organisation
When it comes to government funding, don’t believe the old saying, ‘Good things come to those who wait’. Because right now, being prepared and proactive will give you the best chance of securing funding for your project. The...
by Anna Dixon | Communication, Funding
Back in the day, when I was assessing grant applications rather than writing them for our clients, I often saw applications that devoted too much time to things the assessors didn’t care that much about. Grants typically pay for inputs. That might be wages,...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Organisation, Projects
We get it, you have tonnes of work to do just to keep things running. You are busy. So why is it worth making the effort to be grant ready? Instead of being reactive and scrambling to respond to grant applications as they emerge, you’re in control. You have a clearly...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Projects
It’s not often you can reference a fairy tale when talking about project planning and grant writing. But today’s topic features Goldilocks. When it comes to creating your grant budget, think Goldilocks – not too much, not too little, just right. You want to have...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Projects
Here’s a question we hear often: How much does it actually cost to engage a grant writer? Well, that depends! Things that would influence the price include: How complicated is the application process?How ready your organisation is to apply. Have you completed a...
by Anna Dixon | Funding, Organisation
The world looks a little different right now, both from a personal and a professional perspective. You might be wondering about grants and COVID-19, how funding will be impacted in the short and long term. As the pandemic crisis begins to ease, expect to see...
