Avoiding jargon
Grantmaking is surrounded by words. Words describe overall missions and goals; they explain…
Plan & design
Consumer review
To ensure that the programs you fund meet the needs of consumers, you should involve consumers in…
Covering core costs
Core costs are not a popular target for grants funding, but if grantseekers can't cover core costs…
Designing or redesigning your grants program
It can be difficult to know where to start in designing a grants policy and program. This help…
Disaster grantmaking
As the world grapples with climate change, natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, droughts…
Enabling innovation and risk-friendly grantmaking
It is often assumed that in funding innovative or high-impact projects, grantmakers take a big risk…
Engaging in strategic grantmaking
Switching from a small, one-off grants program to strategic, multi-year partnerships can help…
Funding innovative projects and organisations
Funding innovation can involve pushing boundaries or funding the testing of ideas and theories. In…
Grantmaking during an economic downturn
There are times when the government has to increase its spending to compensate for falling…
Managing your grants staff
Grants staff have a tough gig - they are often pressed for time and juggling numerous roles. They…
Maximising the grants officer role
Expanding the grants officer's role can have many positive knock-on effects. When a grants…
Opening your grants to groups through accessibility
Opening your grants up to a wide range of organisations will give you the best chance at securing…