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Applying for funding?

SmartyGrants is used by hundreds of grant funders to give away funding to their applicants.

Need help with an online application?

Our help guide for applicants will walk you through step by step how to register, log in and fill out a form.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Got a question? Browse our frequently asked questions page for help.

Need advice on writing your answers?

Our Answers Bank is here to help you think about how to structure answers to common questions asked by funders.


Manage your applications with SmartyFile

This feature is relevant to Australian and New Zealand applicants only.

A SmartyFile profile allows you to:

  • Login to SmartyFile and sites powered by SmartyGrants.

  • Collaborate with other team members on SmartyGrants submissions.

  • Set up multiple team members as users for your organisation with different access levels.

  • Automatically pre-fill your organisational and contact information into SmartyGrants forms.

  • Manage, view, search and sort all of your submissions across multiple funders in one spot.

It's free to set up your SmartyFile.... learn more or set up now.

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Institute of Community Directors logo

This network is relevant to Australian and New Zealand applicants only.

The best-practice governance network for the members of Australian not-for-profit and government boards and committees, and the senior staff who work alongside them – providing ideas and advice for community leaders.

Click here for the free policy bank.

Click here for support on writing funding applications.

Click here for information on training courses.

Our Community Pty Ltd logo

This resource is relevant to Australian and New Zealand applicants only.

Ready to supercharge your fundraising, grantseeking or governance?

Our Community’s experts can help.

Large or small, metropolitan or rural - your group's success depends on ongoing training, development and renewal. Our Community can provide accredited trainers who'll work with you, delivering targeted training when and where you need it. 

Learn more here.

Get the free newsletter every not-for-profit needs. Our Community Matters is the free, regular newsletter containing news and views affecting the community sector.

Subscribe today at Community Directors Intelligence.

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Funding Centre logo

This website is relevant to Australian and New Zealand applicants only.

Spending hours each week scanning the horizon for grants you are eligible to apply for?

There's a better way. Outsource the hassles of grantseeking and concentrate your energy on writing winning applications instead.

The Funding Centre is Australia's smartest grants database and fundraising capacity building website - learn more at the Funding Centre.


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