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Grants 101
A strong grant application starts well before the funding round opens. Clubs need a clear project, reliable evidence, realistic costs and a strong connection between the proposed work and the funder’s objectives. This practical session will help your club become grant ready. You’ll learn how to assess opportunities, plan your application and present a clear case for support without wasting time on grants that are not the right fit. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the full grant process, from early preparation through to delivery and acquittal. |
Who should attend:
- Board and Committee members
- Club grant writers and project leads
- Club managers and administrators
- Volunteers involved in fundraising or facility projects
- Anyone responsible for preparing or supporting grant applications
What we’ll cover:
- What being grant ready looks like
- Finding opportunities that suit your club and project
- Checking eligibility, guidelines and assessment criteria
- Defining the need, outcomes and community benefit
- Gathering evidence, quotes, approvals and supporting documents
- Building a clear and realistic project budget
- Writing a focused and persuasive application
- Managing funded projects, reporting and acquittal requirements
What else you’ll get:
- Review examples of stronger and weaker grant responses
- Printable copy of the slide presentation
- Learn a practical process for assessing opportunities
- Identify information your club should prepare in advance
- Ask questions about common application challenges
- Leave with clear steps to improve your club’s grant readiness
Cost: Free
This session is delivered through the Bendigo Bank Clubs SA Club Development Program and is available at no cost to people involved in South Australian clubs. Clubs SA members and non-members are welcome.
Presenter: Peter Nicolaci, TSM Consulting
In Person at the Clubs SA Training Room, Torrensville
Tuesday 17th November 2026, 9:30 AM-12.30 PM
What Our Members Say About Grants 101
"A practical and insightful session that helped us understand which grants are worth pursuing and how to position our club for success. We left with clear, actionable steps and greater confidence in our funding strategy."
Club Committee Member 
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