How to find grants, write funding applications and ask for more money
Grant finder – how to find money
Introducing our grant finder tool designed to help charities easily search a database of trusts and foundations that make grants to charitable organisations. Filter the results by ACNC charity sub-type to narrow down your search and find funders aligned with your organisation’s mission.
Coming soon … a database of elusive Private Ancillary Funds not registered with the ACNC.
So whether you are a health charity, educational nonprofit, or animal welfare organisation, you can find potential funders that support your cause. The grant finder database includes a website link (where available) to find more information about their grant programs and application processes.
Other free sources of funding available to charities include Grants Connect (federal government), grants and program finder, and state and territory grants. Local government websites also include grants to community groups.
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Found some potential funders? Use our FREE AI-powered grants writer to compose compelling grant proposals aligned to the grants guidelines and criteria.
Search for funders …
Filter the grant finder table below by adding the letter Y (caps) into the relevant charity sub-type and then press ENTER. The grant finder database will update with trusts and foundations who support the selected cause (or multiple causes). You can also export and download the list as a file or spreadsheet. If there is no website link, search for their ACNC contact details here.
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Your step-by-step guide to finding funding for your charity:
- research: take the time to research and identify grant opportunities that align with your mission and programs.
- customise proposals: tailor proposals to each funder’s specific requirements and priorities.
- build relationships: attend networking events, reach out for meetings or phone calls to discuss your organisation’s work, and keep in touch with updates on your projects.
- ask: once you have found a grant opportunity, you can leverage better charity’s exclusive AI-powered grant writing tool to help craft your grant application
- demonstrate Impact: clearly articulate the outcomes of your programs, including success stories, data-driven evidence, and testimonials. better charity’s AI-powered Case for Support tool can help you clearly communicate your charity’s mission, impact, and unique value proposition to potential funders.
- budget wisely: when preparing grant proposals, make sure to create a detailed budget that reflects the costs of your project or program. be transparent about how funds will be allocated and managed.
- follow guidelines: it is crucial for charities to carefully review grant guidelines and instructions before submitting an application.
- track results: after receiving a grant, track and report on the progress of funded projects as per the funder’s requirements.
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