GrantsPlus Consulting
GrantsPlus Consulting is a specialised consultancy service assisting clients to create strong projects and applications that will attract grant funding from government and non-government sources.
We also provide strategic planning and advisory services on a range of operational and project activities.
We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their funding goals.
Recent Posts
Still Open for Business! March Grants Update
Here's a small selection of March grants update amidst the Covid-19 crisis. Like and Follow our Facebook page for regular updates - GrantsPlus Consulting. Facebook Small Business Grants Program Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000...
Grants Update Jan to Feb 2020
Here's a small selection of grants update to start the year off. Like and Follow our Facebook page for regular updates - GrantsPlus Consulting. Macpac Fund for Good Closing 31 January 2020 Funding of up to $10,000 for not-for-profit organisations with projects that...
Grant Writing for Business – Smart Businesses Offered $9.7M in Grants
The Australian Government recently announced 16 successful Accelerating Commercialisation grants under the Entrepreneurs' Programme. This program aims to improve business competitiveness and productivity, with the Accelerating Commercialisation Grants assisting...
Applications NOW OPEN - $500 million COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans
These loans are available to assist Queensland businesses and non-profit organisations financially affected by COVID-19 to retain employees and maintain their operations.
Eligible business types include sole traders, partnerships, private and public companies and Trusts. Loans may be used to help meet a business’s working capital expenses such as paying employee wages, sundry creditors, rent and rates and other eligible carry-on expenses.
Loan features
$500 million loan scheme
Maximum loan up to $250,000
No repayments or interest charged for the first year
Plus two years interest only
2.5 % fixed interest rate
10-year term of loan
Open until 25 September 2020 or when funding is fully committed
This scheme is administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority on behalf of the Queensland Government.
www.qrida.qld.gov.au/current-programs/covid-19-business-support/queensland-covid19-jobs-support-s...
Queensland COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans : QRIDA
www.qrida.qld.gov.au
QRIDA is a specialist administrator of government financial assistance programs including loans, grants, rebates and subsidies.Lots of information out there on stimulus and support for businesses and not-for-profits, but there are also practical and legal questions that need to be answered too.
For non-profits: Justice Connect Not-for-Profit Law has put together a Briefing Note to try to help answer some of those legal questions for sports clubs etc - download it at www.nfplaw.org.au/covid19
For businesses: Clayton Utz have also prepared a Briefing Note that summarises many of the common questions they are being asked. Find it here - www.claytonutz.com/ArticleDocuments/178/ClaytonUtz-COVID-19-Response-Briefing-Note-March-2020.pdf...
Speak to your accountant or solicitor if you need extra advice or support to get your club and your staff through these challenging times.
Stay well, everyone!
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is currently offering 12 month free membership for new members - great deal and gives access to free HR support as well as their policy and procedure template database. Well worth it to help manage in the current climate. qldchamber.com.au/?fbclid=IwAR0Xh9ddqoJNL4dVwHAv5Jnw9h8cktK6XUIUIDTpJHyamQbAeHXmeo0fCjM
Stay tuned - next government stimulus package may be for self-employed and households.
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PM planning next wave of stimulus
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The prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce a second stimulus package – this time focusing on self-employed and households – as the impactSomething for small business to watch for!We're launching a $100M grants program to help the small business community weather the challenges related to the COVID-19 outbreak. We'll be posting more information over the next few weeks around eligibility and the full application process. Please go to fb.me/business-grants-fb for more details to come.
Cordine Colebourn this is who I was telling you about. I’m sure Lisa could help.
P&C's are feeling the pinch everywhere - volunteers face fundraising burn-out (as do most volunteer groups), but the number of grants available to schools and P&C's is also dwindling...
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-12/schools-facing-fundraising-fatigue-volunteers-overworked/12043180
Kate is in her third year as a P&C member, and she's growing resentful
www.abc.net.au
Busy parents unable to commit can make fundraising martyrs of others, and it's leading to school fundraising fatigue.Happy International Women's Day 2020. Proof that we women still have our $#IT together... 😁Today on International Women’s Day we reflect and celebrate Women’s achievements worldwide. After a successful High Tea fundraiser yesterday we would like to extend a big thank you to Lisa Nardone from GrantsPlus Consulting for being such a wonderful MC with a surprise knack for auctioneering, pictured below this 4 pack of toilet paper went for $111!