Attend our free grant application writing workshops

The WRL $4 million Local Grants Fund will support locally-led projects that strengthen communities and deliver meaningful benefits during the project’s development phase.

To help you put together a strong application, we’re offering free, independently facilitated grant writing workshops this month.

These sessions will suit both first-time applicants and experienced grant writers looking for a refresher. The workshops will help you refine your project idea and approach while providing practical tips and tools that can be applied to future projects and funding opportunities.

The two-hour workshops will be followed by Q&A sessions with the WRL team with practical guidance on eligibility and assessment criteria. This is a great opportunity for you to discuss your project idea with the team and get support with the application process.

“I encourage all eligible community organisations to register for an upcoming grant writing workshop and unlock your funding potential. This is a great opportunity to build your skills in writing a grant application that is clear, concise and compelling. You’ll learn how to position your ideas for local projects that give your application the best chance of success.” - Keith Whelan, Independent grant application expert.

Register for a workshop

Five grant writing workshops will be held in eligible Local Government Areas, with an online session also planned for those who can’t attend in-person. The project team will be on hand for an hour after each session to talk with community members.

Monday 20 April – Northern Grampians Shire Council
Time: 11am - 1pm, followed by drop-in Q&A session from 1pm - 2pm
Venue: Stawell Entertainment Centre, 65 Main Street, Stawell

Monday 20 April – Pyrenees Shire Council
Time: 5pm - 7pm, followed by drop-in Q&A session from 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Lexton Community Hub, Prince Street, Lexton

Tuesday 21 April – Hepburn Shire Council
Time: 12pm - 2pm, followed by drop-in Q&A session from 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Doug Lindsay Pavilion, Lindsay Park Drive, Creswick

Wednesday 22 April – Moorabool Shire Council
Time: 1pm - 3pm, followed by drop-in Q&A session from 3pm - 4pm
Venue: Darley Park Community & Sports Centre, Corner Fitzroy & Grey Streets, Bacchus Marsh

Wednesday 22 April – Melton City Council
Time: 5pm - 7pm, followed by drop-in Q&A session from 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Melton Football Netball Club Rooms, MacPherson Park, Coburns Road, Toolern Vale

Wednesday 29 April – Online webinar
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Online (recording to be made available after the session)

Register here