Grant Workshop

This practical grant workshop will build confidence in identifying and applying for suitable funding opportunities. Participants will learn how to find grants that align with their organisation and project, understand guidelines and eligibility requirements, avoid common grant-writing mistakes, develop a clear and realistic budget and structure applications that clearly communicate need, outcomes, impact and value.

Presented by Penny Chapman

With a background in health, I developed a passion for helping others and it grounded my work in evidence-based practice and a genuine commitment to mission-driven work.

I have extensive experience in grant writing, creating compelling narratives that demonstrate measurable impact. With over a decade in higher education research operations, I’ve led strategic management, grant writing, and national partnerships that secured millions in funding.

My community sector experience allows me to turn ideas into actionable outcomes, ensuring applications are fundable and deliver real impact. I have particular experience supporting the domestic and family violence, homelessness and community services sectors, alongside broader not-for-profit and social impact programs.

My business management qualifications strengthen my capacity to support organisational growth and capacity building and allows me to bring a unique blend of practical insight, governance and vision, using this expertise to help organisations grow and achieve measurable impact.