Grant seeking unit

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Overview

Grant funding plays an important role in supporting clubs and units to deliver services, improve facilities and invest in their people.

The Surf Life Saving Grant Seeking Unit (GSU) provides expert support to help identify and secure grant funding.

The Grant Seeking Unit aims to maximise Surf Life Saving’s access to private and Government grant funding across Australia.

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Supporting volunteers and clubs

The GSU was established in 2009 to provide practical, grassroots support to help navigate an increasingly competitive grant funding environment. By working with the GSU, clubs and units can:

  • Improve the quality of applications

  • Save time and effort

  • Increase the likelihood of funding success

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    What funding can support

    By delivering expert grant research and writing support, the Grant Seeking Unit can assist with securing vital funds for a range of projects, including:

    • Lifesaving equipment and resources

    • Youth development and community education programs

    • Mental health initiatives

    • Capital works projects

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    How the GSU supports clubs

    The Grant Seeking Unit works with clubs to strengthen grant applications and improve success rates.

    Support includes:

    • Research of potential grant opportunities for your club

    • Developing a strategic, targeted approach to obtaining grants

    • Professional grant writing

    • Draft grant application review and/or advice

    • Sector advice

    • Tracking outcomes, acquitting grants and end of year reporting.

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    Funding Opportunities

    Funding opportunities are advertised in the SLST Newsletter and distributed directly to affiliates.

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