Plain-language grant guidance
Church grant readiness checklist
Use this before a deadline appears. The strongest time saving is resolving entity, approval and project-scope questions early.
A ready project has a named applicant, a bounded outcome, internal authority, a costed scope and a clear list of rules still requiring funder confirmation.
Organisation
Confirm the entity and its authority to apply.
- Legal name, ABN and incorporation status
- ACNC and DGR status where relevant
- Bank account and authorised signatories
- Property-owner and denominational approvals
Project
Make the work understandable without relying on a grant form.
- One-page project summary
- Evidence of need and intended users
- Itemised budget and current quotes
- Timeline, risks and maintenance plan
Application
Create a short exception list instead of guessing.
- Eligibility clauses checked
- Excluded activities and costs separated
- Co-contribution evidenced
- Unclear rules sent to the funder
Important boundary
Guidance, not a determination
These patterns help you ask better questions. The current program guidelines and the funder’s decision control.