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. They’re your credibility on the line, and your opportunity to lock in future investment.
Acquittals = Trust
Whether it’s a $50,000 community grant or a $5 million infrastructure investment, funders want to know:
Did you deliver what you promised?
Was the money spent responsibly?
What changed as a result?
It’s communication, not just compliance. Strong reporting proves you’re a safe bet for future funding. It signals professionalism, impact, and accountability.
The Grantus EOFY Reporting & Acquittal Checklist
At Grantus, we help clients stay ahead of EOFY stress with a simple review framework. Whether your project is complete or still in motion, ask yourself:
🔹 Deliverables – What was promised? Has it been delivered? 🔹 Financials – Are expenditure reports accurate and reconciled? 🔹 Evidence – Do you have data, photos, or testimonials to back up your impact? 🔹 Reflection – What worked? What would you change? 🔹 Next Steps – Is there an opportunity to report, share, or scale?
Don’t wait until a funder follows up. Proactive reporting builds trust and pipelines future investment.
👇 Download the EOFY Reporting & Acquittal Checklist (PDF)
Use EOFY to build momentum, not just wrap things up.
Acquittals Are Your Funding CV
Think of every grant or project as part of your investment story. A strong acquittal is a strategic asset. It tells future funders:
We deliver. We learn. We’re ready for what’s next.
Simon Coutts
Simon is the Director and Founder of Grantus, a trusted advisor in strategic funding, complex problem solving, and stakeholder management, driving growth and public benefit for organisations dedicated to making a lasting impact. Book a ‘Borrow My Brain‘ session with Simon.
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