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Preparing Funding Submissions...
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Here are some tips for writing a good funding submission | |
| 1 Address the brief | ||
| All briefs feature an outline of elements to cover in the submission (proposed methodology, budget outline and relevance to rural areas). Follow this structure as tightly as you can, answering all questions thoroughly and with supporting evidence. | ||
| 2 Address the selection criteria | ||
| Address the selection criteria directly and thoroughly. If the brief states that funding is to support projects within sporting communities, ensure your submission demonstrates how your project does exactly this. | ||
| 3 Include a clear and itemised budget breakdown | ||
| This is essential. Government must be accountable for their
allocations of funding. Budgeting within your proposal must be transparent and easy to
follow. Explain exactly how the $5,000 will be spent on 'infrastructure'. How did you arrive at your estimates? Include any relevant quotes you have obtained to cost the project. Where the government is not the sole funder of your proposal, provide evidence of other funding you have secured and any partnerships established. |
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| 4 Be succinct | ||
| Answer all questions and criteria thoroughly, but use concise and clear language that provides only the essential information. Unless specifically advised, keep submissions to a maximum of 10 pages. | ||
| 5 Be detail oriented | ||
| A submission brimming with spelling errors, inaccuracies,
unsourced references and missing attachments will not inspire confidence in the applicant. Always supply the number of proposal copies requested, date and sign your proposal, include all attachments referred to and list your referees' latest contact details. Focus on presenting a professional, thorough and 'tight' submission. |
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| 6 Convince the panel | ||
| Provide a strong argument for funding. Outline how this project will benefit the target audience, justify the expenditure clearly, outline why this project is important and should happen. Convince the evaluation panel that your project should be funded. | ||
Although government funding packages do represent an excellent opportunity for project support, explore alternative options as well. |
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Look into establishing a partnership, applying to philanthropic trusts, holding fundraising events or involving key community groups and pooling resources. Creative options may also mean more flexibility with your project. |
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