Grant funding can help bring important community projects to life, but a strong application starts well before you open the application form.
Local Connect helps community organisations, not-for-profits, clubs and regional organisations build stronger projects, identify the right funding opportunities and prepare more competitive applications.
Whether you want to build your own grant writing capability or need hands-on support with an application, we can help.

Are you an organisation wanting to book a workshop for your community? Or are you looking to attend a community grant writing workshop in your local area?

Local Connect can work with your organisation to develop and prepare grant applications, from early project scoping through to final submission.
Our grant writing workshops are designed for people who want a clearer, more practical way to approach grants.
The focus is not on writing more words. It is on understanding what funders are looking for, developing the right project for the right opportunity, and making a clear, evidence-based case for funding.
Using real grant guidelines, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, participants work through the grant process from identifying an opportunity to preparing, writing, submitting, and managing a grant.

Have a project idea but need funding? Join Local Connect for a free, practical Grant Writing Workshop for individuals, community groups and organisations. Learn how to find funding opportunities, write stronger applications and improve your chances of success.

Learn how to find suitable funding opportunities, understand grant requirements and develop strong, competitive applications. Gain practical skills in project planning, budgeting and responding to assessment criteria, including how to use AI tools to strengthen your applications. You'll also learn the essentials of grant management, reporting and acquittal.

This workshop is ideal for anyone new to grant writing or looking to build their skills. Bring along a real project idea to develop during the session and leave with a clearer project plan, greater confidence in identifying funding opportunities and practical tools you can use for future applications.

This workshop is ideal for community groups, not-for-profits, sporting clubs, volunteers, social enterprises and regional businesses seeking grant funding. No previous grant-writing experience is required.
Check out our upcoming grant writing workshops and book your place.
“Margot has delivered three Community Grant Writing Workshops for Armidale Regional Council, and each has been exceptionally well received.
"Her depth of knowledge, passion for community capacity building, and engaging presentation style make her an absolute pleasure to work with.
"Participants consistently leave with greater confidence, practical tools, and a clear, structured approach to identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong, competitive grant applications.
"Margot’s ability to translate complex grant-writing concepts into accessible, actionable steps ensures lasting value for community groups and organisations seeking funding success.”
Darren Schaefer
Chief Officer Assets and Services
Armidale Regional Council
Sometimes you have the right project and the right funding opportunity, but you don't have the time, internal capacity, or grant-writing experience to prepare the application.
Local Connect can work with your organisation to develop and prepare grant applications, from early project scoping through to final submission.
Our approach is collaborative. We do not simply write around a vague idea.
We work with you to understand the project, test its fit with the funding opportunity, identify the evidence required, and build a clear and credible case for investment.

Reviewing the guidelines, eligibility requirements, funding priorities and assessment criteria to determine whether the opportunity is a good fit.

Clarifying the need, objectives, beneficiaries, activities, outcomes, timelines and delivery model.

Preparing clear responses to grant questions and assessment criteria using your organisation’s evidence, knowledge and community context.

Identifying the statistics, research, plans, consultation, letters of support, quotes and other material required to strengthen the application.

Working with you to develop a realistic project budget that aligns with the project activities and grant requirements.

Reviewing existing draft applications for clarity, alignment, evidence, competitiveness and completeness.

Checking the final application against the guidelines, assessment criteria, budget and supporting document requirements before submission.
Grant writing fees vary depending on the complexity of the grant, project readiness, research requirements, supporting documentation and timeframes. We'll discuss your project and funding opportunity before providing a tailored scope and fee, with early involvement helping to strengthen your application.
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