Our Services
In 16 years, Section51 has written successful applications totalling over 800 million dollars, and has managed the funding deeds and reporting requirements for hundreds of projects throughout Australia.
In 16 years, Section51 has written successful applications totalling over 800 million dollars, and has managed the funding deeds and reporting requirements for hundreds of projects throughout Australia.
For Local Government across Australia we:
Grant Applications
Grant writing is about turning your council project into something that the Australian and State Governments want to fund. The purpose of grants for Local Government is to deliver your funding providers policy and that’s how we write your grant, to prove you are doing exactly that. That’s how assessors award you maximum points.
We:
We have written successful grant applications for Local Government in Australia including in Building Better Regions Fund, Urban Precincts and Partnerships, Regional Precincts and Partnerships, Growing Regions Fund, Regional Growth Fund, Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, Bridges Renewal Program, Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, Communities Batteries Funding, Disaster Ready Fund, and many many more.
Funding Deeds and reporting
When you are successful, we can negotiate the Federation Funding Agreement of Funding Deed for you. Negotiation with the Australian Government via the States is complex but we know how to get the best outcome for Council. This often includes extending timelines.
We write milestone and final reports. We gather evidence as the project is delivered and complete the reports to ensure your council is known as a reliable funding partner for future grant opportunities.
‘How to get that Grant’ Workshops
We run workshops for Local Government on ‘how to get that grant; based on the perspective of an Australian and State Government Assessor. As a long time assessor and manager of Grant Programs in the Australian and State Government, Colin knows exactly how the process works.
The one-day workshops include:
Please click here for details on our latest workshops and training sessions.
Funding and Advocacy Strategy
For major infrastructure, community or environment projects which go well beyond a grant program, Council may need a long term Funding and Advocacy Strategy. This enables a consistent message and program which may be for the next 10 or 20 years. We work in partnership with Local Government in preparing these strategies.
Pricing
The costs for our services are based on your requirements. As there is a big difference between updating a previously submitted application and creating a new project from concept, we don't do the 'one size fits all' pricing structure. The complexity of the application or report will vary depending on the project type, size and grant program. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements.
- Write Grant Applications, negotiate funding deeds, complete milestone and final reports
- Run workshops for Local Government on ‘how to get that grant’.
- Prepare Funding and Advocacy Strategies for councils seeking funding for major infrastructure, community or environment projects.
Grant Applications
Grant writing is about turning your council project into something that the Australian and State Governments want to fund. The purpose of grants for Local Government is to deliver your funding providers policy and that’s how we write your grant, to prove you are doing exactly that. That’s how assessors award you maximum points.
We:
- Begin with a workshop to create the story you need to tell the funding provider
- Draft the application in accordance with the Guidelines and form
- Prepare all evidence attachments and documentation. This may include project plans, evidence against each of the criteria, social and environmental, budget, planning, risk and others as required by the guidelines. We do not prepare business cases, but we have partner economists who do
- Work with our council clients throughout the process including providing all drafts for review and providing support from start to submission
- Load the online form ready for submission and to hit that button
We have written successful grant applications for Local Government in Australia including in Building Better Regions Fund, Urban Precincts and Partnerships, Regional Precincts and Partnerships, Growing Regions Fund, Regional Growth Fund, Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, Bridges Renewal Program, Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, Communities Batteries Funding, Disaster Ready Fund, and many many more.
Funding Deeds and reporting
When you are successful, we can negotiate the Federation Funding Agreement of Funding Deed for you. Negotiation with the Australian Government via the States is complex but we know how to get the best outcome for Council. This often includes extending timelines.
We write milestone and final reports. We gather evidence as the project is delivered and complete the reports to ensure your council is known as a reliable funding partner for future grant opportunities.
‘How to get that Grant’ Workshops
We run workshops for Local Government on ‘how to get that grant; based on the perspective of an Australian and State Government Assessor. As a long time assessor and manager of Grant Programs in the Australian and State Government, Colin knows exactly how the process works.
The one-day workshops include:
- Understanding your funding provider audience
- How to create the compelling story your audience wants to hear
- Preparing the evidence to prove your story exactly as the guidelines require
- Application submission, funding deeds and reporting
Please click here for details on our latest workshops and training sessions.
Funding and Advocacy Strategy
For major infrastructure, community or environment projects which go well beyond a grant program, Council may need a long term Funding and Advocacy Strategy. This enables a consistent message and program which may be for the next 10 or 20 years. We work in partnership with Local Government in preparing these strategies.
Pricing
The costs for our services are based on your requirements. As there is a big difference between updating a previously submitted application and creating a new project from concept, we don't do the 'one size fits all' pricing structure. The complexity of the application or report will vary depending on the project type, size and grant program. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements.