Check our our tips on successfully applying to Ashubry’s Community Fund\u00a0
\nGrants are a great way to get funding and support for your local community initiative or not-for-profit group. Writing a successful grant application takes research, understanding the process, preparing your application, and then waiting to hear back.
\nWhether you’re applying to the Ashbury Community Fund or another important grant, give it your best shot!
\nA great application can be the difference between receiving much-needed support and not being considered.
\nHere are some tips to make writing your grant application easier and will hopefully make your applications more successful!
\nCheck you are eligible
\nConfirm your group’s eligibility for the grant by checking the criteria, guidelines, and fine print on the website.
\nWhile you’re there, note the application end date so you know how much time you have to complete your application.
\nPrepare supporting documentation
\nQuickly scan through the application before you begin to ensure you have all the relevant paperwork on hand, including scanning any hard copies and locating the relevant files on your computer.
\nThe Ashbury Community Fund application form requires supporting evidence of not-for-profit status and any further grant use information.
\nIf there is contact information, check with the grant provider to see where other applications often go wrong or misunderstand the grant process. This will help you avoid common mistakes.
\nWriting your application
\nThe typical length of a grant application can vary greatly, with some requiring pages of detailed explanation.
\nThe Ashbury Community Fund requires a 250-word explanation. Try to be as descriptive and relevant as possible and include all the required information.
\nRemember this may be the first time the independent judging panel has heard of your group. For this reason, you may allocate the first few sentences for introductions.
\nWhen composing your application, consider:<\/p>\n
How has your group positively influenced the local community? Can you provide specific examples?
\nAny previous goals that your organisation set and achieved.
\nWhat are some short-term (within the next year) and long-term goals (3 years) your group has?
\nWhat do you hope to achieve with the grant funding?
\nWhat will the funds be used for? Try to be as specific as possible.
\nWhere does your group operate?
\nWho is your organisation’s audience? Which group will benefit the most from your work?<\/p>\n
Be honest and clear while keeping within the word limit.
\nRemember, you can attach supporting documentation if needed.
\nMake your application stand out
\nThe Ashbury Community Fund receives many applications for grants which means some groups will miss out.
\nApplications that stand out for the right reasons are more likely to get a second look from our independent judging panel.
\nThere are some points you can include for a positive tone to your application, including:<\/p>\n
An anecdote or short story about how your organisation began.
\nAny positive stories or feedback from the community involving your group.
\nA case study about a member of your group or someone who has benefitted from your group’s work.<\/p>\n
Before you hit submit
\nMake sure your application is well written, paying special attention to spelling and grammar.
\nYou can do this by writing your application in a Word document and using the ‘Spelling and Grammar’ function or by asking a friend to read your application before submission.
\nHave a friend or colleague look over the application. Does it make sense to them?
\nA clear, readable entry goes towards a successful application.
\nApply to the Ashbury Community Fund today:
\nOur independent judging panel will discuss each applicant in mid-October\u00a0and decide which groups will receive a $1,500 grant.
\nAll applicants will be contacted once a decision has been reached.
\nApplications for a Ashbury Community Fund will close at 5 pm, Monday 30th September 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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