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Understanding the ‘Grant Space’ GRANTS CONNECTOR – 2013 Melbourne, 25 October.
Adrian Spencer
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I want my share
Am I missing out?
I don’t know where to look
My compe;tor received funding
I’m finding it all too hard
It’s been requested from above
I need funding to proceed
I need cash!
I need help Are there
grants for me?
Why seek grants?
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A revolu;on is occurring • Time to learn from universi;es and community not-‐for-‐profits
• Grants are under-‐u;lised and misunderstood
• The new divide
• The early bird…
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The Facts Federal
• 674 grant programs from Federal and State
• Worth $50 billion annually
• Funding from $5,000 to $5 million and beyond
• Each year the number of grant programs increases
State
• 53 State Government grant programs in NSW
• Support for Innova;on; Manufacturing; Film; Regional;
Business Support; Environment…
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The 4 step grants process
1. Think right
2. Grant strategy
3. Write grants
4. Report well
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Funding mechanisms Not all funding programs are grants:
• Grants • Rebates • Tax Concessions and Credits • Duty concession • Vouchers • Interest free loans • Subsidised assistance, such as training programs, mentoring, help lines.
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“I reject your reality and subs;tute my own!”
Are grants a force for Good or Evil?
The Case For Grants:
• Accelerate current or future projects • Money is being le_ on the table
• If you don’t, your compe;tor will!
The Case Against Grants:
• It’s not FREE money
• It’s all too hard: ;me and effort
• The burden of winning funds
Doctor Who
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Think Right • Grants fund projects, not organisations.
• So, define your project!
• Can you afford to apply?
• Do you have the right people, time and expertise to apply?
• Can you afford not to apply?
• What is the grant maker trying to achieve?
• Be objective; create alignment; prepare early.
• Why should you be awarded funding?
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Fruit juice or water?
• How do you think about your project?
• Industry; Ac;vity; Loca;on.
• Think outside the square:
-‐ Innova;on -‐ Environment
-‐ Ac;vity -‐ Travel and Overseas -‐ Equipment
-‐ Staff and Training -‐ Supply Chain
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The 4 Keys
1. Think right
2. Grant strategy
3. Write grants
4. Report well
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Get a grant strategy • Boards are demanding it; CFOs are adding it to their list
• Maximise income and create new revenue stream
• Ensures integration with business strategy
• It all adds up
• Long term vs short term
• Increases chances of success
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Be in it to win it!
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Just some of the grant programs… Federal Grants
• R&D Tax Incen;ve
• Export Market Development Grant
• Commercialisa;on Australia
• Enterprise Connect
• Clean Technology Investment Programs (including food & foundries)
• Clean Technology Innova;on Program
• Skills Connect
• Na;onal Workforce Development Fund
• TQUAL
• Capability & Technology Demonstrator
Some VIC grants:
• Grow Your Business programs
• Innovate Voucher Program
• Technology Voucher Program
• City of Melbourne Grants
• Digital Futures Fund (DFF)
• Inves;ng in Manufacturing Technology (IMT) Grants Program
• Manufacturing Produc;vity Networks (MPN) Grants
• Technology Trade and Interna;onal Partnering (TRIP) Programs
• Victorian CRC Bid Support Program
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Phone the program administrator
• What type of specific projects are you seeking?
• What size grants do you expect to award?
• How many applica;ons do you expect?
• Can someone in the agency review a dra_ applica;on? • Can you provide feedback on our project or idea?
• What don’t you want to see?
Read the guidelines first. Then, some ques;ons you might ask:
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The 4 Keys
1. Think right
2. Grant strategy
3. Write grants
4. Report well
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Fund us, because we are awesome!
It’s not about you 1. Know the guidelines 2. Answer the ques;on and s;ck to the word limit
3. Assume no prior knowledge, unless appropriate
4. Set a realis;c budget, with all costs and no errors 5. Present realis;c and measureable ;meframes
6. Be consistent across the applica;on 7. Evidence based applica;ons 8. Use suppor;ng documents
9. Show ongoing sustainability 10. Be honest
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Cash for Biofuel Case Study
The Biofuel Partnership won a $500,000 Federal Government grant, for their BioCube project.
“The BioCube™ is a compact, transportable and affordable biodiesel processor designed in Australia. It is capable of processing over 250 litres per hour of high quality biodiesel from a variety of feedstock. Biodiesel from the BioCube™ can power any modern diesel engine. The BioCube™ is a community’s very own green fuel station and by creating sustainable prosperity, the BioCube has the power to change lives for the better.”
Laurence Baum, Biofuel.
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Engaging a grant writer
Ques;ons to ask before engaging a grant writer?
• Which grants do you have experience with? • What experience do you have in my industry?
• What is your success rate? • How will you add value? • What do you expect me to do?
• Do you have capacity at the moment? • Can I visit your office?
• Who will provide the services? • How do you charge and when is the trigger to pay?
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The 4 Keys
1. Think right
2. Grant strategy
3. Write grants
4. Report well
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It ain’t over yet Unsuccessful?
• Don’t be birer • Call the administrator and ask for feedback
• Apply this feedback to your next applica;on
Successful?
• Now the real project begins. • Be prepared for the contracts, repor;ng and
acquirals.
• Foster good rela;onships with the grant makers with progress updates, feedback and thanks.
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Commercialisa;on Australia Funding min
Funding max
Turnover limit
Co-‐contribuAon
Early Stage Commercialisa;on
$250,000 $2 million $50M 50:50
Proof of Concept $50,000 $250,000 $10M 50:50
Experienced Execu;ves n/a $350,000 $10M 50:50
Skills & Knowledge n/a $50,000 $10M 80:20
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Thankyou for your ;me and aren;on
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