VESPIIA Grants 101

Foundations of Grant Writing

Grants 101 is a practical introduction to writing stronger funding applications.

This session is designed for professionals and organisations working in the veteran, emergency services and police support sector who want to improve their grant writing approach.

Whether you are new to grants or looking to tighten your structure, this session will give you a clear framework to follow.

What we’ll cover

• How to read and interpret grant guidelines
• Structuring a clear and evidence-based problem statement
• Aligning your proposal with funder priorities
• Defining outcomes and impact
• Building a realistic budget
• Common mistakes that weaken applications

Who this is for

• Small to mid-sized organisations
• Program managers
• Policy and advocacy staff
• Anyone responsible for preparing funding applications

What you’ll receive

• A practical grant writing framework
• A checklist to apply to future applications
• Access to post-session resources

Free for VESPIIA members.
Nominal fee applies for non-members.

This webinar forms part of the VESPIIA Professional Foundations Series. These sessions provide practical, plain-English frameworks to strengthen capability across the veteran, emergency services and police support sector.

This session is eligible for CPD in accordance with the VESPIIA CPD Policy.

VESPIIA is committed to accessible and inclusive professional development. Closed captions are available via Google Meet. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us prior to the session so we can support you where possible.