By avoiding common mistakes you can increase your chances of obtaining a grant.
- Do your research.
- Initiate contact with department prior to preparation of application.
- Develop relationship with Case Manager.
- Provide the information they request.
- Be specific, generalisations are meaningless.
- Make your application stand out.
- Do not be conservative with your estimates.
- Check your grammar and spelling.
- Be concise.
- Do not assume they know your technology, business or industry.
- Provide pictures, diagrams or schematics when appropriate.
- Have your application reviewed independently.
- Detail the benefits the grant could provide to Australia.
- Utilise the services of a professional grants expert.
