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$125 billion is the combined annual budget allocation across federal, state and local Australian government grant programs.

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How Grantiv works

One funding journey.

01

Tell us the ambition.

Your project and your organisation, once.

02

See the path.

Strong-fit funding, ranked and explained.

03

Build the application.

Grantiv carries the context into your draft.

The Application Writer

From strong match to strong first draft.

Grantiv reads the grant, learns your organisation and builds the application with you — one clear question at a time.

Free to start. You review every word.

What would the funding actually pay for?
A new coolroom — ours died in February and we've been renting since.
Opening Narrative

We are seeking funding to replace the primary refrigeration unit at our [INSERT SITE] premises, which failed in February and has since been covered by short-term rental at ongoing cost to the business.

Why this opening: The grant scores demonstrated need first.
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What changes this week

From a scattered search to a grant you can actually work on.

Grantiv is useful when it moves you one decision forward: find a relevant program, understand the fit, and leave with a draft you can review.

01 · Find

See 8 relevant grants.

Your matches are ranked around your organisation, project and location—not presented as an undifferentiated directory.

02 · Decide

Know why one is worth a look.

See the fit signals, the funder’s criteria and the official source before you spend time on an application.

03 · Draft

Leave with a first draft.

The Application Writer turns your answers and the grant’s own criteria into a section-by-section starting point.

Evidence, not a promise: Grant records show the funder, official application link and last-checked date where available. You review and submit through the funder’s own portal.

FAQ

Australian grants, questions answered

Are grants for sports clubs actually real?

Yes — and clubs are one of the best-served audiences in Australian grant funding. Federal programs fund facility and energy upgrades, sporting codes run their own funds (AFL, netball, rugby league), and corporate programs like National Pies for Local Legends award monthly. Most clubs never apply, because finding the right program feels like a part-time job — that's the problem Grantiv solves.

Does our club need special registration to apply?

Most programs ask that your club is a registered or incorporated organisation — an incorporated association with an ABN covers the majority. Some code-specific funds add their own condition: the BlueScope Sporting Club Grant, for example, requires affiliation with a National Sporting Organisation, and Telstra Footy Country Grants require AFL affiliation. DGR or charity status is generally NOT required for club funding.

Our clubhouse is on council land — does that change anything?

Often, yes. If your club leases its facility from council, capital works grants usually require the landowner's approval before you apply — and that council approval process can take 4–6 weeks on its own. Clubs that start the council conversation before the grant round opens are the ones that actually make the deadline.

Can we apply for more than one grant, or apply monthly?

Yes. Applying to multiple programs for different projects is normal and expected. Some programs are built for repeat applications — National Pies for Local Legends runs monthly, so a club that applies every month has repeated shots at funding for very little extra effort. The main rule: don't fund the same cost twice from two grants.

What happened to the Game On energy grants?

Round 1 of Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action (up to $100,000 for solar, battery and energy upgrades to club facilities) closed early in July 2026 after demand exceeded the funding pool. Round 2 is expected in early 2027 — clubs that prepare an energy audit and quotes now will be ready to move the day it reopens.

Do grants have to be paid back?

No. Unlike a loan, a grant is non-dilutive, non-repayable funding — you don't repay it and you don't give up equity, as long as you meet the program's conditions and reporting requirements.

Is the Grantiv grant finder free?

Yes — tell Grantiv what you want to fund and what your organisation does. Your strongest current match is shown immediately. A work email reveals the remaining redacted matches and keeps the search on file.

How does Grantiv match our club to grants?

Grantiv reads what your club actually needs — your state, your code, your facility plans — and matches you against current programs, scoring each on how well it fits. A netball club in Queensland sees different results than a footy club in Tasmania.

How often do new club grants open?

Constantly. Corporate programs award monthly, code-specific rounds open through the year, and big federal facility programs run in rounds that can close early when demand is high. Preparation beats scrambling: quotes, an energy audit and your incorporation papers ready before the window opens.

Does Grantiv apply for the grant for me?

Grantiv helps you find the grants that fit, and the Application Writer helps you draft the application with the grant criteria in view. You stay in control and submit through the official government portal — always confirm the current round, eligibility and deadlines on the grant's official page before applying.

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