RDA-Riverina is available to assist organisations in reviewing their projects ideas and identify possible funding sources or options.  RDA-Riverina has developed two grant writing resources for organisations or individuals seeking grant funds, these can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. For information about grant writing workshops and other funding enquiries contact the Executive Officer on 02 69645540.  

Tips on Writing a Grant Application – This is a comprehensive booklet that looks at how to develop your project idea, plan and budget and also helps you develop your responses to questions on rational, sustainability and outcomes.  This booklet also lists questions you can ask the grant provider when trying to evaluate your eligibility, provides effective writing hints and a glossary of grant terminology.

Quick Reference to Project Funding – This is a shorter version of the above booklet but gives you a good quick checklist for when you are writing a grant application.

Tips on Writing a Grant Application pdf

Quick Reference to Project Funding pdf

 Below are some websites that you can use to search for grants applicable to your project:-    

• GrantsLINK – government grant database : www.grantslink.gov.au
• Community Builders – general grant database: www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
• Department of Industry & Investment: www.business.nsw.gov.au/community
• Regional Entry Point – government program and service list: www.regionalaustralia.gov.au
• Our Community – (fee associated if subscribing): www.ourcommunity.com.au
• Philanthropy Australia – funding program list (fee associated):   www.philanthropy.org.au