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…
Developing Data Capability as a Grantmaker
This framework reflects our experience working with hundreds of grantmakers across Australia and…
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…
Grants manuals
A grants manual is a record of information about your grants program. The alternative to a manual…
Grants mapping and community support
If you want to improve your processes and reduce the red tape associated with your organisation's…
Managing your grants staff
Grants staff have a tough gig - they are often pressed for time and juggling numerous roles. They…