[Centres] Here's your October edition of EasyGrants newsletter

Mon Oct 27 09:05:19 AEDT 2025

Hi all

Forwarding the EasyGrants newsletter for October

The Pro Bono for Purpose Grant and the Community Grant Program may be of benefit to RDANSW as well as some Centres

Kind Regards

Lucy Pentony

Office Coordinator 

Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW)

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Sydney Olympic  Park  NSW 2127

(PO Box 710 Sydney Markets NSW 2129)

Ph: (02) 8736 1256

Email:  <mailto:stateoffice at rdansw.org.au> stateoffice at rdansw.org.au

Web:  <http://www.rdansw.org.au/> www.rdansw.org.au

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Subject: Here's your October edition of EasyGrants newsletter

Introducing Drafter, your AI grant writing partner plus explore the latest available grants tailored for you ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Hi there,

Your October 2025 grants wrap-up is here.  This month's edition highlights new tools, opportunities and trends and offers practical advice to help you stay ahead in your funding journey.  

In this edition: 

*         Great grants open now! 

*         Introducing Drafter, a new Funding Centre AI tool for grantseekers 

*         Register for our upcoming Drafter webinar 

*         Community Directors reviews Drafter   

*         Our Community celebrates 25 years 

*         Community sector news from our network 

*         Funding Centre tip: Track upcoming grants, tasks and application drafts in our newly updated Dashboard. 

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Great grants

So far this month, we’ve updated 1445 grants, added 400 new rounds and uploaded 273 brand new grants. Here are a few of the highlights. Don’t miss out – explore the Funding Centre and apply today! 

 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-i/> Pro Bono for Purpose grants  

This grant from MediaCast gives organisations the opportunity to amplify their message across radio, TV, print and digital outlets. 

Closing November 12 

 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-d/> Grants to End Homelessness 

Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness consist of amounts up to $60,000 for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness through permanent housing, housing first and permanent supportive housing solutions.  

Closing November 17 

 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-h/> Community Grant Program 

The Insignia Community Foundation partners with Australian not-for-profit organisations to help create financial wellbeing for people who have limited access to opportunities by offering grants up to $100,000.  

Opening November 1 

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Introducing Drafter, a new Funding Centre tool for Australian grantseekers

We’re excited to introduce Drafter, your AI grant writing partner. Drafter is an innovative grant writing tool within the Funding Centre that helps community groups, councils, businesses and grant consultants create stronger grant applications, faster. 

As a Funding Centre subscriber, you now have exclusive access to Drafter. The tool generates draft responses to application questions based on information you provide, saving you considerable time and effort. 

Start using Drafter today and see the difference it can make to your grantseeking journey. 

Register for our upcoming Drafter webinar 

Join us for a free interactive webinar and demo highlighting how Drafter can work for you, presented by the data scientist who led the development of the new AI tool. 

Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30 AM (AEDT)
Location: Online via Zoom (please note, this session will not be recorded)

In this webinar:  

*         Explore how AI has affected grantseeking and what it means for you 

*         Share your experiences of AI and learn from others (no experience necessary!) 

*         Watch a live demo of Drafter and get your questions answered in real time 

*         Practical insights and tips on how to make AI a valuable part of your grant application workflow. 

Community Directors reviews Drafter

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Our friends at the Institute of Community Directors Australia recently spoke with Funding Centre manager Stefanie Ball about the time saving features of Drafter. Read more about how Drafter collates information about users’ projects and funding needs, then generates draft responses tailored to meet funders’ criteria – helping even the smallest organisations put their best foot forward.

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Community sector news from our network

 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-v/> What funders really think about AI generated grant applications In a white paper presented to the Education Network’s recent Charities and Not-for-Profits Conference, Catherine Brooks, CEO of Equitable Philanthropy, outlined both the opportunities and the challenges of using AI in fundraising. 

 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-e/> Clarity the key to winning grants Not-for-profits seeking to stand out in a competitive funding environment must be clear about their goals before applying for grants, according to an expert trainer and social enterprise founder. 

Funding Centre tip: Track upcoming grants, tasks and application drafts in our newly updated Dashboard 

The Funding Centre’s Dashboard has recently had a face lift! No more juggling spreadsheets or sticky notes – the Funding Centre’s Dashboard now makes it easier than ever to stay organised. 

With the Dashboard, you can now: 

*         see upcoming grants at a glance, so you never miss an opportunity 

*         manage all your application drafts in one handy place

*         track your tasks and stay on top of what needs to be done next.

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 <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-w/> New feature: Grant alerts 

Grant alerts are a new addition to the Dashboard, and they offer a simple way to make sure you’re always in the loop. Your grant alerts highlight new or updated funding opportunities from the past seven days that match your  <https://email.ourcommunity.com.au/t/r-l-tkjuhuhk-bjdhduksj-yd/> preferences. 

This means you can act quickly on the opportunities that matter most to your organisation, making it easier to submit timely applications and secure the funding you need. 

The Dashboard will help you stay on top of every step of the funding journey. 

That’s all from us. Happy grantseeking! 

The Funding Centre team

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