Free Grants Information Session For Community Groups And Sports Clubs

Parkes Shire Council’s Grants Team is in­viting all community groups and sporting clubs across Parkes Shire to attend a free Grants Information Session to help organi­sations strengthen their grant applications and unlock funding for current or future projects.

The session will be held on Thursday, 12 March from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the large meeting room at the Parkes Shire Library, with supper provided.

This practical and interactive session will cover the key do’s and don’ts of grant ap­plications, provide insider tips from Coun­cil’s Grants Team, and give participants the chance to ask questions about their own projects and funding ideas that they might have.

Council’s Grants Team said the session is a valuable opportunity for groups who may be new to grants, as well as those wanting to improve their success rate.

“There are many grant funding opportu­nities available for community and sporting projects, but many groups miss out simply because they don’t apply or don’t know where to start.

“This session will give local organisa­tions the tools and confidence they need to put in strong applications and compete for funding.”

The information session is open to all not-for-profit community organisations, vol­unteer groups and sporting clubs in Parkes Shire. Council encourages all community groups and sports clubs to take advantage of this free opportunity to build skills, ask questions and improve their chances of se­curing future funding.

Those who attend the session will learn where to find current and upcoming grant opportunities, what makes a strong grant application, common mistakes to avoid, how to clearly describe their project and community benefit and how Council’s Grants Team can support them through­out the process. Anyone who is wishing to attend the Grants Information Session is asked to RSVP by Monday, 10 March by emailing grants@parkes.nsw.gov.au.