Securing Funding WorkshopLocal Case Study:

Gold Coast & HinterlandHistorical Society

Kym PurcellCommunity Grants & Research Officer

Overview

• Gold Coast & Hinterland HistoricalSociety/Museum

• My role• Grant submissions• Example - GVEHO• Tips for Finding Funds

Gold Coast & HinterlandHistorical Museum

My role

• Support development and sustainabilityof community organisations by:assisting groups to obtain funding;providing advice and support in relationto management and governance issues;and conducting research into the localarea.

Grant submissions• Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage

Organisations, November 2007 - $2050• Gambling Community Benefit Fund, March 2008 -

$4384• Community Heritage Grants, June 2008 - $4356• Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, July 2008 - $1000• Volunteer Grants Program, October 2008 - $3457• GCCC Annual Donation, February 2009 - $2000

Example

• Successful application to AustralianGovernment Grants to VoluntaryEnvironment and HeritageOrganisations

(see handout)

Tips –Finding Funds & Other Gems

• Read and re-read funding guidelines• Follow the format• Make sure you understand all the

criteria – or ask• Clearly define your project objectives• Make sure the budget is accurate

Tips – cont.

• Timeframe• Include all requested supporting

information• Check the checklist• Contact the funding body for more

information

Good Luck!

Contact details:

Kym Purcell

Community Grants & Research Officer

Gold Coast City Council

Phone: 5581 7258

Email: kpurcell@goldcoast.qld.gov.au