Events
Rural Councils Must Lead Early Years Investment
Levelling the Playing Field When we talk about regional disadvantage, early childhood doesn’t always get the spotlight it
July 7, 2025
Latest Blogs
Success
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!
July 3, 2025
Events
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.
June 30, 2025
Funding
Funding
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…
June 23, 2025
Funding
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.
June 16, 2025
Funding
Beyond Tariffs: How Regional Investment Can Future-Proof Australia
I nearly became a diplomat. My studies in a Double Masters of International Relations and International Environmental Law gave me a front row seat to the idealism of global cooperation.
April 21, 2025
Funding
Why Strategic Budgeting Matters More Than Fighting for Every Dollar
Right now, councils and government leaders across Australia are in the thick of budget season. They will all be fighting hard for every dollar, trimming where they must, and trying to shield what matters most. I don’t envy them!!
April 14, 2025
Success Stories
Success
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!
July 3, 2025
Success
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!
June 3, 2025
Success
Celebrating Success
As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Grantus has successfully secured three grants—one for Yarriambiack Shire and two for West Wimmera Shire—through the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Engage! and FReeZA programs.
December 17, 2024
Case Studies
Case Study
Beyond Integrated Water Management to Unlock Funding
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
March 4, 2025
Case Study
Burnout Recovery: Resetting My Life with 6 SMART Strategies
Confession of a Hard Year I’ll be honest: 2024 was relentless. I worked ridiculously hard to achieve one
January 13, 2025
Case Study
When Strategies Fail: Lessons from Closing Climbing Spots to Transmission Lines
Picture this: a social media post starts circulating, showing a proposed transmission line cutting through the farm your
December 2, 2024
Case Study
Unlocking Regional Growth: How to Build Winning Business Cases
Securing funding for regional projects can feel like navigating a maze.
We show you how to use the ‘Investment Management Standard’ to build business cases that win!
October 11, 2024
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Events
Events
Rural Councils Must Lead Early Years Investment
Levelling the Playing Field When we talk about regional disadvantage, early childhood doesn’t always get the spotlight it
July 7, 2025
Events
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.
June 30, 2025
Events
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,
February 14, 2025
Strategy
Strategy
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.
June 9, 2025
Strategy
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.
May 26, 2025
Strategy
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.
May 19, 2025