Community Building Partnership (NSW) Closes 12 June 2020
WE’RE BUSINESS SENSE
A BOUTIQUE MULTI SKILLED CONSULTANCY
GRANTS & FUNDING
What we are awesome at!
Our results speak for ourselves. We have secured over $100 million in grant funding to date.
We offer a range of services from:
- Strategic Grant Management (idea to implementation)
- Project Planning (being grant ready – narrating your Project – the key to securing funding)
- Community Engagement (risk identification/demonstrating authenticity)
- Research and Data (case for change – evidence)
- Business Cases (the big picture!)
- Project and Risk Management Plans (we can implement this Project!)
STRATEGY
We can assist Councils, Not-For-Profit and the Corporate sector with:
- Renewal of Long-Term Strategic Plans
- Strategic Grant Management and Fund Raising
- Community Engagement Strategies
- Economic Development / Tourism Strategies
- Business Cases for large infrastructure projects and community programs
- Marketing Strategies
- Award Applications
Hi – I’m Gretchen!
DELIVERY WITHOUT THE OVERHEADS OF A LARGE CONSULTANCY!
Business Sense is a boutique multi-skilled consultancy specialising in strategic grant management, stakeholder engagement and community development. As a lead project manager and grant funding specialist, I have more than 20 years of experience working across government, project management, economic development, tourism and the commercial sector
My results are underpinned by my ability to look at the big picture and then narrow my attention to detail, with a focus on quality and efficiency. This is overlaid with a passion for helping you achieve your vision. I draw on my extensive knowledge in Project Management to provide the best outcomes for clients. I am constantly looking for innovative ways to problem solve, being hands-on and having a down-to-earth approach!
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The National Australia Day Council offers grant funding to community groups, government entities and councils to support Australia Day events that bring communities together and encourage participation in Australia Day activities.
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Australia Day Funding
The National Australia Day Council provides funding of up to $15,000 through its Australia Day Community Events Grant Program to help communities reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day.
From community barbeques and concerts to citizenship ceremonies, flag raising ceremonies and parades, the community events grant program has helped deliver almost 4,000 community events across Australia since 2021.
Applications close 22 September 2026.
Cabonne residents your chance to shape the future of your community 😊
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Fantastic to see Regional projects coming to life. Congratulations to Central Tablelands Mountain Bike Club for DA approval. The 25kms of bike trail is being funded by both NSW Gov ($3.5m) and Federal Gov ($3.06m).
Trail Projects deliver so many benefits such as increased tourism to the region, health benefits and increased destination marketing to a global audience !
Well done to everyone involved
#CTMBC #NPWS #NSWGov #lithgownsw #lithgowcitycouncil
#officecat #officelife #friday #grants
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WHY US
Because we love what we do & it shows in our work.
A balanced background in both the private sector and local government.
Dependable, qualified and experienced. When we say we will deliver, we will.
We are a small consultancy that works with others when needed so our clients don’t bear all the overhead costs of a large consultancy firm.
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