Grant Writing Support

Most of what we run is funded by grants. Every successful application means more events, more youth programs and less pressure on volunteers.

What’s involved

• Reviewing grant guidelines and checking we are eligible
• Drafting responses to selection criteria
• Pulling together budgets with our treasurer
• Keeping a record of what we applied for and what we won

Who this suits

You do not need to be a professional grant writer. If you write clearly, can follow a brief and are comfortable with a deadline, we can teach you the rest. People with backgrounds in community services, research, law or public sector work often pick this up quickly.

What you get

• Training on grant writing from committee members who have done it before
• A concrete, portfolio-ready piece of work
• Direct visibility of how the association is funded

Applications tend to cluster around council funding rounds, so the workload comes in bursts rather than every week.