Tis the time to Tender
Public servants carefully drop tenders and grants into the market in December, then vanish for their well-deserved break. Meanwhile, the rest of us are scrambling to meet impossible deadlines, chasing suppliers who are off the grid and cobbling together bids with incomplete information.
From Wins to Lessons: What Shapes Regional Funding Success
Winning $11.3 million for the City of Greater Bendigo and $2 million for Pyrenees Shire Council through the…
Victoria is open for business: Unlocking growth opportunity
Regional Victoria is poised for a new era of growth, according to the Victorian Government, as it unveiled its ‘comprehensive’ plan to foster industrial development, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
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.
How to improve Council’s financial sustainability and service delivery
This article explores how councils can refine their grant management processes today while preparing for the potential of untied funding.
Rebuilding Trust: Getting Projects Back on Track After Backlash
The path forward can seem daunting when planning or strategies spark stakeholder outrage—be it over a climbing area…
Decoding the inquiry into Local Government funding and services
The Parliamentary Inquiry into Victorian Local Government Funding and Services reveals significant challenges faced by councils, offering practical recommendations for financial sustainability. Let’s decode its implications for your council’s future.
Opportunities and Challenges of New Local Councillors
With the recent local council elections, councils across Victoria are welcoming a wave of fresh faces and perspectives. But with new councillors also come unique opportunities—and potential pitfalls, that may be minimised as we highlight here.
From Grid to Growth
With over 2,200 candidates vying for local council positions in the upcoming Victorian elections, there is a wave of fresh enthusiasm entering local government. So how should new councillors navigate the steep learning curve they’ll face with governance, protocols and complex local issues?
Case Study: Yarriambiack Shire Council
Yarriambiack Shire faces significant environmental issues, including high waste management costs, limited recycling options, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture and biodiversity.
See how Grantus aligned the Shire’s vision with the development of a Master Environment Strategy to address these issues.