Grants Administration Support

Gippsland Community Foundation has deep experience designing and delivering transparent, compliant and community-focused grant programs across our region. We understand the local landscape, the regulatory requirements, and what it takes to distribute funds fairly and effectively.

By partnering with us to administer your grant round, you gain trusted local expertise, strong governance and streamlined processes - without the cost and complexity of building and managing these systems yourself.

Who it’s for

This service may suit you if you:

  • Want to deliver a grant round in Gippsland without having to build your own process

  • Need a trusted local partner to manage compliance and due diligence

  • Require independent assessment processes

  • Want your funding distributed equitably and transparently

  • Are seeking strong governance and reporting aligned with best practice and Australian charity law

What we provide

Depending on the scope, our support can include:

  • Program design and guideline development

  • Application platform setup and management

  • Applicant information sessions and support

  • Eligibility screening and due diligence

  • Independent assessment panels

  • Board-approved decision making

  • Funding agreements and compliance documentation

  • Payment processing

  • Progress and acquittal reporting

  • Deep local relationships and trust

All grant programs are administered in accordance with our policies, ACNC obligations and DGR1 requirements.

How it works

  • 1. Program scoping

    We work with you to clarify purpose, eligibility, criteria and budget. We bring our deep local knowledge and grant making expertise to the table.

  • 2. Agreement and fee structure

    We agree on a service fee based on scope and complexity.

  • 3. Delivery

    We manage the grant process in line with agreed timelines and governance requirements.

  • 4. Reporting

    We provide progress and acquittal reporting from grantees, and grant round data as agreed during program scoping.

If you are considering delivering a grant round in Gippsland, we would be pleased to discuss how we can support you.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss partnering with us to run your grant round.

Get in touch today