grant WRITING support
What if it turns out even better..?
What if it turns out even better..?
You need funding to make your work. But grant applications feel like they're written in a secret language designed to make you fail.
Here's what I know after running assessment panels: grants aren't mysterious. They're just specific. And once you understand what assessors are actually looking for, the whole thing becomes a lot less terrifying.
There are three ways to learn the system—one you can work through yourself, one where we work through it together live. All will teach you how to write applications that actually get funded.
Arts Grant Writing mini course
Stop staring at that application feeling like you're guessing.
Every time you apply for a grant, you're probably wondering: Am I doing this right? What are they actually asking? Is my budget realistic? Why does this feel so impossible?
Here's the thing: grant writing isn't scary because it's complicated. It's scary because nobody teaches you the actual system. You're supposed to just... figure it out? While assessors are reading 50+ applications looking for specific things you didn't even know they cared about?
This mini-course teaches you what they're looking for. The whole system. So you can apply for funding throughout your career without that sinking feeling that you're probably doing it wrong.
here’s what you’ll learn:
Think like an assessor (so you know what they're actually scoring)
Decode bureaucratic questions (translate "demonstrate artistic merit and community benefit" into something you can actually answer)
Build evidence for your claims (because saying you're "highly experienced" without proof = instant rejection)
Create realistic budgets that don't accidentally signal you have no idea what you're doing
Position your work strategically (understanding what cultural policy is and why it matters)
Write applications that assessors can actually defend when they're justifying funding decisions
Here's what you’ll get:
Six written modules you can work through at your own pace. Templates you can adapt to any grant. Frameworks for thinking strategically instead of just hoping for the best. Lifetime access so you can come back every time you're applying.
This isn't just for your next grant. This is the system you'll use for your entire career—every time you need funding to make your work happen.
Ready to crack the grant writing code?
Arts Grant writing masterclass
This isn't your basic grant writing workshop. We go deeper.
It's about going from "I hope this is right" to "I know this works"—understanding how to work the system, communicate your work's value, and write applications assessors want to fund.
You get me, live, for four hours. Ask questions about your actual application, learn what happens in assessment panels that nobody writes down and work through real examples with other artists who get it.
Here’s What you’ll learn:
How assessment panels really work
Not just "read the criteria"—what actually happens in the room when they're deciding who gets funded. How decisions are made. What makes assessors fall in love with applications. The stuff that doesn't make it into the guidelines but absolutely determines whether you get funded.
Strategic positioning
You'll go beyond "writing a good application" and into the territory of understanding cultural policy, aligning with funding priorities, and framing impact in ways that justify public money. This is Level 2/3 content—accessible to everyone, but deeper than most workshops go.
Budget deep dive
Realistic costs, Value In Kind, where to find industry rates, and how your budget tells assessors whether you can actually deliver what you're proposing. We work through real budget examples together so you can see what works and what screams "I have no idea what I'm doing."
Real problems, real solutions
We tackle actual grant questions, positioning challenges, and strategic problems as a group. The questions you're too embarrassed to ask in a comment box on an application form? You can ask them here.
here’s what you’ll get:
→ 4 hours live online (AEDT) with max 15 people
→ Recording to revisit anytime
→ Grant dictionary (decode bureaucratic language)
→ Budget frameworks and examples
→ Mini-course included ($75 value)
→ Taught by someone who's run assessment panels and knows what actually works
This is for you if:
You're applying for grants $10K+ and the stakes feel high
You've been rejected and have no idea why
You learn better when you can ask questions and hear real-time answers
You want insider knowledge from someone who's sat on both sides of the table
You need grant writing to be presented with some personality so you don't fall asleep or give up halfway through…
Ready to master grants once and for all?
NEED MORE THAN A WORKSHOP?
Get complete grant support for when the stakes are high and you need personalised help
You're applying for a major arts grant—$20K+, a career-defining opportunity, or a grant you've been rejected for before. You need more than templates and general advice. You need strategic support tailored to your specific application.
This is where we get in the weeds together. This is hands-on, personalised support for your specific application. End-to-end, 1:1 support across 4 x 90min sessions.
Perfect For:
→ High-stakes grant applications
→ Career-defining opportunities
→ Complex or unconventional projects
→ First-time major grant applications
→ Applications you've been rejected for previously
→ Projects needing strategic positioning support
What Makes This Different:
Personalized to YOUR Application Everything is tailored to your specific project, not generic advice.
Both Sides of the Table Strategic guidance from someone who's managed grant programs and run assessment panels.
Detailed Feedback Line-by-line review of your draft, budget analysis, substantiation check.
Ongoing Support Email between sessions, resources as needed, strategic support through the entire process.
Here's what you’ll get:
6 hours of 1:1 coaching across multiple sessions:
Session 1 (90 min): Strategic Foundation
→ Project positioning and framing
→ Cultural policy alignment
→ Impact framework development
→ Partnership and auspicing strategy
→ Strategic timeline planning
Session 2 (90 min): Budget & Partnerships
→ Budget development and review
→ Industry rates and Value In Kind
→ Partnership letters strategy
→ Evidence and substantiation planning
Session 3 (90 min): Draft Review & Strengthening
→ Detailed feedback on your draft
→ Substantiation check
→ Strengthening weak sections
→ Alignment with assessment criteria
Session 4 (90 min): Final Review & Submission
→ Final draft review
→ Submission checklist
→ Last-minute questions
→ Strategy for next applications
Between sessions:
→ Email support for quick questions
→ Resources and examples as needed.
*Payment plans available
Complete grant support FAQ
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At least 3-4 weeks before your grant deadline (longer for complex applications). This gives us time to develop your strategy, review your draft, and refine before submission.
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Get in touch. Depending on my availability and the complexity of your application, we may be able to work within a shorter timeframe.
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No. It’s great to start with strategic positioning before writing. Some clients come with a draft that needs strengthening. We'll work with wherever you're at.
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This package is designed for one comprehensive application. If you're applying for multiple grants, we can discuss a custom package.
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I have personally secured over $3.6M in arts funding. My clients have secured hundreds of thousands of dollars. While I can't guarantee success (funding is competitive and dependent on many factors), I can guarantee you'll submit a strategically positioned, well-substantiated application that gives you the best possible chance.
book a discovery call now to see if this is right for you
Not Sure Which One?
Choose the Mini-Course if: You want to work through it yourself, you're comfortable with self-paced learning, and you want the system you can reference forever.
Choose the Masterclass if: You want to learn it live with other people, ask questions about your specific challenges, and hear the insider knowledge I can't put in a course without making it 47 hours long.
Both will teach you the same basic system. The workshop just goes deeper—the Mini-Course is Level 1 and the Masterclass is Level 2/3—AND you get to ask me things like "what if my project is a bit weird but very important? How can I emphasise the importance amongst the weird?" or "how do I explain this budget line item without sounding ridiculous?"
Choose the Complete Grant Support if: You're applying for serious funding ($20K+), your project is complex or high-stakes, and you need personalised feedback on your actual draft. Also helpful if your application has already been rejected in a previous round and you’re reapplying.
This option is not just learning the system, but having someone work through your specific application with you.
Working on a smaller grant or need quick strategic advice?
If Complete Grant Support feels like overkill for your situation, I also offer Power Hour sessions (50 minutes of strategic consultation). Perfect for specific questions, eligibility checks, or getting unstuck on one section of your application.
FAQ — Let’s clear things up
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If you prefer self-paced learning, start with the mini-course. If you learn better through live instruction and want to ask questions, the workshop is accessible to beginners. Both cover the foundational system.
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Yes. The workshop goes deeper with intermediate content not in the mini-course, plus live Q&A, insider panel knowledge, and the grant dictionary. If you're applying for grants over $10K, the advanced strategy is valuable.
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The workshop is group learning with live Q&A. I'll answer your strategic questions for the group, but this isn't individual application review. For personalised feedback on your draft, see Complete Grant Support.
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Yes, all participants receive the recording. However, you'll miss the live Q&A and real-time discussion, which is a significant part of the value.
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Lifetime access. You can revisit the modules and download the templates whenever you need them.
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Think about this as an investment in your career, not just one grant. If you'll be applying for funding throughout your career to make your work, learning the system properly now pays off repeatedly. The mini-course is $75 and you'll use it for every application you write.
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Workshops run quarterly. Check the this page for upcoming dates or join the waitlist to be notified when new dates are announced.
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Yes! Contact me for group rates if you're enrolling 3+ people from the same organisation.
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