The Step by Step

Use this template to keep all of your key details, this can be recycled and used for multiple grants.
Keep all grant information together. Future applications will be easier if you’ve already got supporting information and any other relevant details in one place.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Application Walkthrough

This article goes through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Application process.

How to write your Application

Make sure to use the template above.

• As an overview, grant applications have to demonstrate that a project or program is feasible and in-line with the grants goals, priorities and/or objectives.
• You must be clear about:
  • Objectives
  • Budget
  • Processes (How the project will be achieved and how progress/success will be measured)

• Although some criteria will vary between specific grant schemes, generally grants require similar types of information.
• After developing the grant application, it must then be ‘marketed’ to the appropriate bodies. Personal communication with the funding organisation may help with this process
• Discussing the priorities of the granting agency and asking how the sport and recreation organisation’s application can be improved, are ways of getting the granting agency involved and increasing awareness about the intended project. However, there is a fine line between an enthusiastic applicant and an annoying nuisance!

Clubs with successful grant applications usually:

• Prepare the application well in advance
• Pay careful attention to the details required and presentation quality
• Clearly outline the goals and objectives of the project
• Describe why the project is needed and support this with facts and figures
• Detail the methods used to conduct the project
• Indicate the expected outcomes of the project (positive impacts, to your club, the members and the wider community!)
• Consult advisory officers in relevant trusts and departments where appropriate
• Submit applications before the closing date
• Within the prescribed word count and are clear and concise
• Are backed up with supporting material

Make sure your application is proofed. This will make sure:

Every answer addresses the question in full, is complete and accurate.
Spelling and grammar is correct
Your application includes all supporting information and is complete and accurate.

What to do if you’ve been rejected

Most grants have a specific contact number or email listed. Contact the grant provider for feedback on your application. This will help you refine and improve future applications.

Please be aware that some grant providers specify not to contact them, check before you try!

Acquittals

Remember to collect and store any information that may be needed to acquit the grant.
This may be receipts, invoices, etc.

Most grants outline the acquittal process and the information that they require. Make sure to check your specific grant to find out what you’ll need records of.

Grants Coordinator

It’s easy to get lost in Grants. There are so many potential grants and so little time. Having someone in charge of applying for, managing and acquitting grants can save the committee valuable time and also generate thousands of dollars in revenue to cover operational costs, complete projects, train your volunteers or hold events.

Grants Coordinator Position Description Coming Soon