05 Nov 22

2022 – 23 Australian Federal Budget (October 2022): Grant Highlights

Thomas Bligh

It’s been nine years since the last Labor Federal budget was delivered in 2013 and as of last Tuesday night, the drought is broken. After almost six months in power, the Albanese Labor government delivered its’ hotly anticipated budget that will carry the country through the next seven months until our next budget in May […]

25 Oct 22

Whitepaper: Global Cybersecurity Funding Trends

Grants Office Australia

Grants Office is a multinational grants consultancy firm that has a firm track record of success globally over the last twenty years. We kicked off in Australia in early 2021 and we’re here to work with you on all things grants.

27 Jul 22

Women in Business: Overcoming Barriers to Female Entrepreneurship

Grants Office Australia

We write this article in the hopes of supporting women in business everywhere. Whether you’re an experienced business owner or an entrepreneur starting out; a high-level executive or an aspiring leader – everyone will find something useful for themselves in this article. We look forward to sharing our insights into grants intelligence with you. This […]

10 Jun 22

A Guide to International Funding and Collaboration – Show me the Money!!!

Grants Office Australia

PART 1: How to get started Cost of doing business The impacts of COVID-19 have been undeniable as the critical factor in pushing Australian companies towards international expansion over the past 2-3 years. According to the Global Empowerment Study commissioned by Amazon Australia, business owners intend on expanding globally for three key reasons: increase revenue […]

31 May 22

Funding Agreements, Reporting, and Acquittals

Thomas Bligh

Part of a comprehensive grants strategy for any organisation is knowing what to do with a grant when you win. Applications can be a gruelling process, and even after submission, it is often months before you’ll hear an outcome. So, before you start applying for grants en masse, it is critical that your organisation is […]

20 May 22

Grant Bites June 2022

Thomas Bligh

What is a co-contribution? Lots of grants require you to put in some of your own resources in order to be eligible for funding. Usually, the larger grant programs (i.e., upward of $1m awards) will require a co-contribution. This can take a few forms – most commonly, its either cash, or an in-kind contribution: Cash […]

16 May 22

Sustainability In Business: Why It’s Important For Your Purpose and The Planet in 2021

Eily Fidock

Answering questions about a grant proposal can be intimidating, especially if it’s something you’re doing for the first time. Needless to say, it’s not as daunting to fill out a grant proposal for a foundation, as these often require less detail.

10 May 22

Letters of Support: Create a Credible Commitment to Collaboration

Eily Fidock

Collaboration can be key to the success of your grant application. Detailing how the efforts and expertise of others contributes to the delivery of your project reduces duplicative efforts, improves overall outcomes and develops important relationships within the community of involved organisations. In order to formalise and demonstrate the validity of these partnerships within a […]

01 May 22

Cyber Security Funding in Australia – how to address the budget gaps?

Grants Office Australia

Introduction Cyber breaches across the world cause devastating effects, impacting hundreds of thousands of people and small businesses. According to the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, during the 2020-2021 financial year, over 67,000 cybercrime reports have been lodged in Australia – a 13% increase from the previous year. Self-reported loses from cybercrime have totaled more […]

27 Apr 22

Building Resilient Communities

Eily Fidock

Over the past decade, Australia has withstood some of the harshest conditions in its history. Disease, drought, fire and flood have challenged local communities and businesses more than ever before. In response, migration from capital cities to regional centres is on the rise, technology is advancing at the speed of light and Australians are looking […]

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