Community Building Partnership (NSW) Closes 12 June 2020
WE’RE BUSINESS SENSE
A BOUTIQUEÂ MULTI SKILLED CONSULTANCY
GRANTS & FUNDING
What we are awesome at!
Our results speak for ourselves. We have secured over $400 million in grant funding to date. We offer a range of services from:
- Strategic Grant Management (idea to implementation)
- Project Planning (being grant ready)
- Community engagement (demonstrating and proving support)
- Research and data (evidence)
- Business Cases (the big picture!)
- Project and Risk Management Plans (we can implement this Project!)
STRATEGY
We can assist Councils, organisations and social enterprises 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
ABOUT US
DELIVERY WITHOUT THE OVERHEADS OF A LARGE CONSULTANCY!
Business Sense is a boutique multi-skilled agency specialising in Strategic Grant Management. As a Lead Project Manager and grant funding specialist, I have more than 18 years of experience working in government, project management, economic development, tourism and in 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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WELL DONE NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK!
NAB Foundation Community Grants
Funding for projects that prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community-led projects that do one or more of the following:
- Readiness: help communities (people, environments, infrastructure) prepare for natural disasters
- Recovery: help communities, landscapes and fauna rebuild and rehabilitate after natural disasters
- Future-proofing: reduce the risk of future natural disasters by cutting a community’s carbon emissions.
A total of $1 million in grants is available in two grant award rounds in 2022.
Take a look at their application guide by following the link below
NAB Foundation Community Grants
www.nab.com.au
Want to apply for a NAB Foundation Community Grant? Read our application guide and frequently asked questions to find out how.MEDIA ALERT!
So the budget will deliver $250m in regional grants... really $250m for all of regional Australia?
The backbone of Australia's Economy - our food belt and industrial hubs. Home of our major transport routes. And so much more.
And only $250m in grants?
Recovering from COVID
- $5 million in the 2021-22 Budget to deliver a new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
The Micro Projects stream will provide small grants of up to $10,000 for communities with fewer than 50,000 people, and the COVID Recovery stream will provide up to $50,000 for larger projects.
Water Infrastructure
The budget will also commit $22.3 million to develop business cases for eight new water infrastructure projects in NSW, Victoria, SA and Tasmania.
Western Australia - $1.3 billion for roads and transport infrastructure projects
Treasurer Josh Frydenburg will hand down the 2021-22 federal budget on May 11.
Budget to deliver $250m in regional grants - Government News
www.governmentnews.com.au
The federal budget will deliver $250 million for a sixth round of the Building Better Regions Fund, Deputy PM Michael McCormack says.
So many amazing takeaways from listening to the wisdom of @kerwinrae at today's #accelerator program!
"You're a biomedical supercomputer ...
Stop acting like a matchbox car".
"Every time I feel fear I move Forward....
Every time I feel fear I move Forward...
Every time I feel fear I move Forward..."
The more conscious you are - the more things you see and the more choices you have!
Feeling the focus and passion in a bustling room of regional entrepreneurs at Mudgee Councils Central West Entrepreneurs Summit.
#entrepreneurship #mudgee #centralnsw #regionalnsw #startup #innovation #scale #brand #hustle #regionalaustralia #femalefounders #community #mentorship #gretchen #entrepreneursummit #centralwest #founder #foundersfest
Perfect afternoon for touring the Parkes Special Activation Precinct!
#parkes #nswgovernment #economicdevelopment #growth #development #planning #regionalnsw #cnsw #centralnsw #investment #powerhouse #countrygirl
Our new desk edition... Pibbles
#kitten #officedecor #workspace #rescue #kittensofinstagram #catlover #officeinterior #tabbykitten #businesssense #cat_features #deskdecor #tiny #rescuecat #straycat #love #family #gretchen #wheresmymouse
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 🙌
#grant #funding #tourism # jenolancaves #jenolanceaveshouse #jenolancaves #economicdevelopment #lgov #lgnsw #grantfunding #winnersaregrinners #proud #cnsw #oberon #centralwestnsw #businesssense #businesscase #grantwriter #grantfunding #localgovernment
It was our pleasure yesterday to present a Grant Writing workshop to Landcare groups within Central West and Central Tablelands Landcare regions.
@cwllandcare #watershedlandcare @central_tablelands_landcare @landcare_nsw #midlachlanlandcare #littleriverlandcare @landcareaustralia #grantwriting #centrawest #funding #grantwriter #landcare #environment #biodiversity #envivo #community #writewithpassion #grantfunding #businesssense
Another grant win for Blayney Shire Council! $1.9m approved in funding for major upgrades to Centrepoint Leisure Facility.
#lgnsw #funding #council #blayney #grantfunding #acquaticcentre #centralnsw #grantwriters #blayneyshire #swimming #strategic #gretchen #businesssense
“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!
#funding #grants #infrastructure #competitive #nsw #lgnsw #localgovernment #tourism #visitoreconomy #economicdevelopment #council #environment #eoi #strategicgrantmanagement #strategy #businesswoman #team #growth #businesscase #financialservices #consulting #consultant #gretchen #businesssuccess #biz #businessowner
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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.
