Are you a business or community group looking for funding?
Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to demystify grant writing and help you take real steps towards securing funding. Whether you’ve never written a grant before or want to strengthen your approach, this session will break the process down into clear, manageable steps to give you the best possible chance for a positive outcome.
This isn’t just theory—you’ll start drafting your own content during the workshop, so you leave with tangible progress, not just notes.
We’ll cover where to find relevant grants, how to interpret funding criteria, and how to respond to application questions in a way that is clear, compelling, and aligned with what assessors are looking for. The session includes guided activities, group discussion, and time for questions, plus a take-home workbook you can use for future applications.
A light lunch will be provided. Please note that we are unable to guarantee all dietary requirements can be catered for (e.g. gluten-free or vegan).
What you’ll learn
· How to identify grants that are the right fit for your organisation
· How to interpret selection criteria and respond effectively
· Techniques for writing clearly, persuasively, and with evidence
· Why a strong, realistic budget is just as important as your written responses
· How to plan ahead and give yourself the best chance of success
This isn’t death-by-PowerPoint—it’s a practical session focused on giving you the tools, confidence, and clarity to take the next step in funding your business or community initiatives.
Cost: $30 per person
Places are limited to 15 participants to ensure a supportive, interactive environment. Secure your spot early to avoid missing out.
About the presenter:
Caren Brougham, Founder of Acorn Business Services and Solutions. Caren is a Business Specialist, Coach, and Mentor with over 25 years of experience working with small and medium enterprises across Australia and Malaysia.
Through Acorn, Caren helps business owners build strong operational foundations, navigate growth, and unlock opportunities – including through grant funding. She has worked alongside countless businesses to demystify the grant application process, align their goals with available funding, and write compelling, compliant applications that get results.
Caren is passionate about making grants accessible – not just for those who know how to write them, but for those who know they need them and don’t know where to start.
She is here to share practical advice, insights from real-world successes, and tips to help you confidently pursue funding that supports your business goals.