1. IDENTIFY SUITABLE GRANTS
1. IDENTIFY SUITABLE GRANTS
Rather than adopt a machine gun approach and apply for any of the hundreds of grants on offer, we seek out grants that are suited and targeted to sporting organisations.
This avoids wasting everyone’s time and effort on unsuitable grants, and instead focuses on not missing out on the worthy ones.
2. COMMUNICATE SUITABLE GRANTS WHEN THEY OPEN
2. COMMUNICATE SUITABLE GRANTS WHEN THEY OPEN
We match suitable/open grants to eligible sporting organisations and then communicate these, summarising the guidelines, the types of projects that grant providers are seeking to fund, along with any key points about the grant.
3. LIAISE WITH INTERESTED SPORTING ORGANISATIONS
3. LIAISE WITH INTERESTED SPORTING ORGANISATIONS
We liaise with sporting organisations that have expressed an interest in having us apply for the grant on their behalf, to identify the project the organisation wishes to progress with and gather the necessary information required for the application.
4. PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION
4. PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION
We write the grant application using the experience of any relevant team member required for the particular grant. Each grant application is reviewed by a separate team member, and the organisation can also review the final application prior to submission, should they desire to do so.
5. NOTIFICATION OF THE OUTCOME
5. NOTIFICATION OF THE OUTCOME
The organisation is usually informed of the outcome (not us). This can occur within weeks, or a number of months, after the application deadline.
If unsuccessful, almost always because the grant provider does not have sufficient funds to award all applicants, we will look at re-applying next round.
6. GRANT ACCEPTANCE
6. GRANT ACCEPTANCE
Usually, the organisation is required to accept the application with a simple grant acceptance reply to the grant provider.
We can assist with this part if required at no additional cost to the organisation.
7. RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS
7. RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS
The organisation receives payment shortly afterwards (usually within 1 to 3 weeks) into their nominated bank account as communicated to the grant provider.
We then invoice the applicant and are paid our success fees as agreed.
✅ SPEND THE GRANT FUNDS
✅ Spend the Grant Funds
The organisation then spends the money in accordance with their funding application, and within the required timeframe as designated by the grant provider (usually from 6 to 18 months). Upon project completion, the organisation is usually then required to provide the grant provider with proof of having completed the project. This could be in the form of expenditure receipts, photographs, or a report, or a combination of all of these. We can assist with this, and there is no extra charge above the success fees already charged.
IDENTIFY SUITABLE GRANTS
Rather than taking a “machine gun” approach and applying for every grant available, we carefully identify and target grants that are genuinely suited to sporting organisations. This ensures time and effort are not wasted on unsuitable opportunities, and instead focuses attention on grants where there is a realistic and meaningful chance of success.
COMMUNICATE SUITABLE GRANTS WHEN THEY OPEN
We actively match relevant and open grant opportunities to eligible sporting organisations. When suitable funding becomes available, we communicate it clearly, summarising key guidelines, funding priorities, and the types of projects that are most likely to be supported.
LIAISE WITH INTERESTED SPORTING ORGANISATIONS
We work closely with sporting organisations that express interest in pursuing a grant application. Together, we identify the most suitable project to put forward and gather all necessary supporting information required for a strong and compliant application.
PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION
We prepare and write the grant application using relevant experience from our team. Every application is carefully reviewed by a second team member to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Where required, the organisation is also given the opportunity to review and approve the final submission before it is lodged.
NOTIFICATION OF THE OUTCOME
The organisation is typically notified directly by the grant provider regarding the outcome. This process may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months after the application deadline. If unsuccessful, we review feedback where available and consider reapplying in the next funding round.
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
Once successful, the organisation is usually required to formally accept the grant offer via a simple response to the funding body. We are able to assist with this stage if needed, at no additional cost.
RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS
Funds are typically received by the organisation within 1–3 weeks, depending on the grant provider’s processes. Once funds are received into the nominated bank account, we issue our invoice in accordance with the agreed success fee structure.
SPEND THE GRANT FUNDS
The organisation then delivers the project by spending the funds in accordance with the approved application and required timeframe, typically between 6 to 18 months depending on the grant conditions.
Upon completion, acquittal documentation such as receipts, photos, or reports is usually required. We can assist with this final reporting stage at no additional cost beyond the success fee.