Community Building Partnership (NSW) Closes 12 June 2020
WE’RE BUSINESS SENSE
A BOUTIQUE MULTI SKILLED CONSULTANCY
GRANTS & FUNDING
We have secured over $400 million in grant funding to date. Our strategic grant management services include:
- Grant planning, direction and project management
- Stakeholder consultation and Communication Plans
- Research and Data
- Scope of works and implementation/delivery programs
- Business cases, cost-benefit analyses and economic modelling
- Grant applications, including writing, layout and preparation
- Grant writing workshops to train your staff, Not-for-Profit and community groups.
- Delivery, milestone reporting and acquittal
STRATEGY
We can assist Councils with:
- Renewal of Long Term Strategic Plans
- Community Engagement Strategies
- Economic Development / Tourism Strategies
- Business Cases for large infrastructure projects and community programs
- Marketing Strategies
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Not just a one trick pony – BusinessSense can work with you to develop a gorgeous identity and branding package for your business. We can help by reveiwing your branding touchpoints, developing a marketing strategy & setting up your online social media.
ABOUT US
WE DELIVER WITHOUT THE OVERHEADS OF A LARGE CONSULTANCY!
Business Sense is a boutique multi-skilled agency specialising in Strategic Grant Management and Project Management. Lead Project Manager and grant funding specialist, Gretchen Armitage, has more than 18 years of experience working on government-related projects, direct project management, and in the commercial sector.
Our results are underpinned by attention to detail, and a focus on quality and efficiency, which is overlaid with a passion for what we do. BusinessSense draws on the combined knowledge and experience of its team to provide the best outcomes for clients. We constantly look for innovative ways to problem solve and ensure maximum cut through.
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GRANT ALERT!
Regional Tourism Activation Fund
The $30 million Regional Tourism Activation Fund will accelerate the development of new and enhanced tourism infrastructure across regional NSW.
Types of projects eligible for funding include:
- construction of new tourism infrastructure and / or significant enhancements to existing infrastructure to create unique and high impact visitor experiences
- upgrades and extensions to existing infrastructure to improve accessibility and inclusion linked to unique and high impact visitor experiences.
Stream One: Unique and high impact visitor experiences
Grants between $200,000 and $5 million
Stream Two: Visitor accessibility and inclusion enhancements
Grants between $50,000 and $500,000
Key dates!
Applications opened: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Applications close: 12 pm on Wednesday, 11 August 2021
Successful projects announced from November 2
Regional Tourism Activation Fund
www.nsw.gov.au
The $30 million Regional Tourism Activation Fund will accelerate the development of new and enhanced tourism infrastructure across regional NSW.GRANT ALERT!
Open for applications — Future Drought Fund - Drought Resilience Innovation Expression of Interest (EOI) and Grants Program
The Australian Government is inviting Expression of Interest applications via an open competitive process for grants under the Future Drought Fund from 29 July 2021 to 8 September 2021.
These grants will support innovative projects that equip farmers and agricultural-dependent communities and businesses with the tools and capacity to adapt, reorganise, transition and/or transform in preparation for drought conditions.
Applications close at 9:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 8 September 2021.
www.communitygrants.gov.au
The Australian Government is inviting Expression of Interest applications via an open competitive process for grants under the Future Drought Fund - Drought Resilience Innovation Expression of Interes...
Feeling the focus and passion in a bustling room of regional entrepreneurs at Mudgee Councils Central West Entrepreneurs Summit.
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Perfect afternoon for touring the Parkes Special Activation Precinct!
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Our new desk edition... Pibbles
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Great News! We have secured $10.4 million for the revitalization of heritage listed Jenolan Caves House under the NSW Government Regional Growth - Tourism and Environment Fund 🙌
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It was our pleasure yesterday to present a Grant Writing workshop to Landcare groups within Central West and Central Tablelands Landcare regions.
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Another grant win for Blayney Shire Council! $1.9m approved in funding for major upgrades to Centrepoint Leisure Facility.
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“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without... and know that we cannot live within”. #love #mindfulness #walkyourtruepath #authenticity #beyourbestself #believe #lifemoments #remeberthenow #moment #life #serenity #mindful #self #beach #sunset #centralcoast #waves #livethemoments #gretchen #businesssense
So proud of our team and what we achieve... our results speak for themselves! Over $46 million won in grant funding from just one NSW Government Program recently announced with only a pool of $100m available in the round!
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Who needs a doggy door when you’ve got a doggy window?!
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WHY US
Because we love what we do & it shows in our work.
Our team has a balanced background in both the private sector and local government.
We are 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.
CLIENTS
“I can highly recommend Gretchen and her team for their skills, experience and successes for grant writing. I had the opportunity to attend a grant workshop facilitated by Gretchen and the attention to detail, amount of resources, tips and tricks that she shared has enabled me to secure a number of grants for groups I am personally involved in. Gretchen has lent her skills as a grant mentor to multiple members of the Upstairs Regional Incubator and is a valued part of this team. She is generous and awesome with her time and skills.”
“The course was really well put together and explained the basics plus plenty of tips and tricks. Since then I have successfully secured grant funding of just over $500,000 for the projects our community is passionate about. I would strongly recommend this course.”
Tracee Burke – Mid Lachlan Landcare“Congratulations Gretchen, exceptional job. You delivered way more than expected and it was a tough gig. The finished product exceeds Council’s expectations. Well done.”
Grant Funding Application – Destination Wollongong
“We [Destination Wollongong] engaged Gretchen to support in the development of our funding application for Destination NSW’s Regional Visitor Economy Program (RVEP). Gretchen proved to be an invaluable asset to our team throughout this process, from advising us of best practice and next steps through to revising and strengthening our written responses so they were submission-ready. She brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the process that enabled us to submit a competitive application. Her communication with our team and professionalism throughout this process was exceptional and we look forward to working with Gretchen on future applications.“
“Thanks for the fantastic job on our site www. lennoxld.com.au It was a pleasure working with Gretchen, she worked closely with us every step of the way, and we valued her creative input that exceeded our expectations. She even designed us a new logo & helped with advice for our FB page. Since going live I have had many positive comments about our web site. If you want a great professional creative and friendly customer service then use BusinessSense.“
