Grant tutorials

A series of short online Grant Tutorials for organisations applying for funding through the Multicultural Grants Program.

Review the descriptions to find the topic that best answers your question.

Eligible Applicants

Who is eligible to apply to the Multicultural Grants Program, who is not eligible, and what to do if you’re not sure.

Approximate watch time: 5 minutes

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Eligible Applicants transcript (PDF, 108.9 KB)

Eligible Projects

What is the grant purpose, examples of past funded projects and what can’t be funded.

Approximate watch time: 8 minutes

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Eligible Projects transcript (PDF, 145.8 KB)

Application Process

How to prepare and submit your application, how your application will be assessed, and how you will be notified of the grant outcome.

Approximate watch time: 10 minutes

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Application Process transcript (PDF, 116.7 KB)

Common Mistakes

How to avoid common mistakes, including selecting the correct grant category, providing enough information, providing realistic information, and avoiding common budget mistakes.

Approximate watch time: 10 minutes

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Common Mistakes transcript (PDF, 116.1 KB)

Budgets

How to use the online budget calculator, when to include or exclude GST, how to provide eligible forms of evidence, and what are the key differences between Small grant and Large grant budgets.

Approximate watch time: 10 minutes

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Budgets transcript (PDF, 116.7 KB)

Matched Funding

What is matched funding, how to find your minimum matched funding requirement, and what is an eligible matched funding source.

Approximate watch time: 9 minutes

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Matched Funding transcript (PDF, 114.5 KB)

Supporting Documentation

What are the essential supporting documentation requirements and what additional documentation can strengthen your application.

Approximate watch time: 12 minutes

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Supporting Documentation transcript (PDF, 120.8 KB)

SmartyGrants

How to: access SmartyGrants, reset your password, change the User, navigate and view forms, attach documents, and ensure your application is submitted correctly.

Approximate watch time: 9 minutes

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SmartyGrants transcript (PDF, 115.3 KB)

Unsuccessful Applicants

The key steps for unsuccessful applicants to improve the likelihood of future funding, including asking for feedback, trying again, and where else to look for support.

Approximate watch time: 5 minutes

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Successful Applicants

How to: return your grant agreement, spend grant funds correctly, keep essential records, acknowledge grant support, submit a quality report, and notify of changes in your project.

Approximate watch time: 12 minutes

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Successful Applicants transcript (PDF, 122.5 KB)