Do you find grants for us? Where do we start?

Successful Grants partners with you to find grants. We advise you on how to achieve a directed search for your organisation. We can teach you about free searches, subscriptions and government alerts. As part of our onboarding process, we teach you how to use these in a manner that’s specifically tailored for your business.

Do you offer grant editing and/or proofreading?

Yes. We can edit your content so that your message is clear, then proofread for a professional submission. 

We offer thorough editing and reviews of all components of a grant submission – including the narrative, budgets and supporting documents. This is not just a quick grammar check. We provide extensive commentary on how to further increase your competitiveness. See our services here

Are there grants for start-ups?

Very few, and offerings from government usually comprise guidance, mentoring and information, not money. It can be difficult for start-ups to win grant funds outside of innovation grants. Start-ups might be eligible for funding, but are less likely to be competitive.

There may be some exceptions, so if you think you’ve found a perfect grant, please contact us. We will offer trusted advice about your chance of success.

When should I contact you about a grant submission or award application I’m interested in?

As early as possible. Three weeks before the closing date is the ideal minimum lead time to prepare a competitive application.

Do you take commission only?

No – we quote for each submission. We work with you to produce a high-quality compelling case, but we cannot control a funder’s decisions. Our services are  affordable and we aim to win for you, every time

Why do you need sensitive documents like my business financials?

Firstly, the eligibility of many grants is underpinned by your revenue, and you may be asked to show evidence of this. Secondly, grant funders want to know all about your organisation. Most grants will need financials and planning documents as attachments. Successful Grants collates this information and submits it on your behalf, in confidence. Only the funder will receive these documents.

How successful are you?

Most grant programs are oversubscribed 8 to 10 times, so a typical application has around a 15% chance of success. Our clients average an 81% success rate, and higher again for grants of $1 million and more. No one can guarantee a result, which is why we assess how competitive your project is before we start.

What happens after you submit – follow ups and acquittals

After a grant submission, you may wait between three and six months for the announcement by the grant funder. You will maintain ownership of the grant portal (platform) log in, with access to the application and direct contact with the funder regarding outcomes, variations and acquittals. After completing your submission, Successful Grants does not have ongoing contact with the funder regarding your grant.