How to succeed with these top 5 strategies for Public Sector Investment

Investing in public sector projects is complex—balancing community needs, regulatory frameworks, and financial constraints. But success is achievable…

Turning conversation into action this International Women’s Day

Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,…

How to Build a Resilient Regional Investment Plan

Regional investment is the cornerstone of thriving communities, but achieving long-term resilience requires more than funding—it demands strategic foresight.

Learn the key steps to creating a resilient investment plan.

Funding win for Central Goldfields Shire Council

We’re thrilled to share that Grantus recently secured $3M in funding under the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund for the Maryborough Swimming Pool Redevelopment!

Grantus helps unlock funding for rural councils

As pressures mount on rural councils, strategy and systems matter more than ever. See what Grantus is bringing to RCV Forum 2025.

EOFY Grant Acquittals: How to Build Trust and Secure Future Funding

Each June, organisations scramble to get final invoices in, close the books, and tick off “EOFY compliance”, which often includes funding acquittals.
But acquittals aren’t just red tape…

Emergency Services Funding Doubles, but is it enough?

Grants of up to $250,000, an increase of $100,000 on previous rounds, are now available to support the essential equipment and facility upgrades our CFA brigades, SES units, and volunteer services desperately need.

EOFY Is Broken.

This Year, We’re Flipping the Script!
I’ve invited current and future clients (yes, you 🫵), to prepay for Grantus services now, even if we deliver them in the next financial year.

Funding Win for Moorabool Shire Council!

We’re thrilled to share that Grantus recently secured $37,500 in funding under the Tiny Towns Fund for a Ballan Cycling Hub Feasibility Study!

Advocacy Month – 4. Adapt and Sustain 

The organisations that consistently win support are the ones that stay visible, adaptable, and engaged long after the first conversation ends. This is the long game and it’s where real influence is built.

Advocacy Month – 3. Shape the Message

Great advocacy starts with clarity. You can have a rock-solid case and broad stakeholder support, but if your message doesn’t land, you’ll struggle to build momentum.

Advocacy Month – 2. Know the Landscape

When it comes to securing funding or influencing policy, most organisations know what they want, but fewer take the time to fully understand who they need to talk to, how to engage them, and when those conversations will actually matter.

Advocacy Month – 1. Define the case

How often have you seen it? A committed leader stands up, full of passion for their community or organisation. They speak from the heart about why their project deserves support. And yet… decision makers remain unconvinced.