Workshop about writing winning grants

IF your grassroots group or organisation is interested in applying for a City of Ballarat Community Impact Grant, you might like to drop into Barkly Square next week.

Ballarat’s four Neighbourhood Houses have partnered with the City to present a free grant-writing workshop on Tuesday, 30 August from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House, to help applicants put their best foot forward.

Representatives of community groups who attend will hear from Lou Ridsdale from not-for-profit Food is Free, discover whether their organisation is eligible for a grant, what the grants are designed for, how to prepare a budget and project plan, how to seek letters of support, and can ask any further questions.

Ballarat East Neighbourhood House community governance officer Kay Miller said Kate McCluskey from the City will also be present.

“Those who come along will be able to speak to someone who is actually administering the grants, which is a positive,” she said.

“It’s going to be a very practical workshop, so groups can go away with a clear idea of what they want to apply for and what they need to do to get that application in.

“There will be lots of hints and tips to write a winning grant full of passion, and advice from community members who have been successful previously.

“Community groups always have a wish list, whether that’s getting a project off the ground or buying equipment, and this is an opportunity to get something from the wish list.”

BENH will also lead an online Zoom workshop in the evening from 7pm to 8.30pm for those who cannot attend during the afternoon.

Visit bit.ly/3ppypu9 to register for either. Contact [email protected] or 0460 699 669 with any enquiries.

The City of Ballarat’s 2022-23 Community Impact Grants are open until Monday, 12 September.