Why data reports are so hard to share
Posted on 01 May 2025
With the sector juggling restricted grants, tight timelines, high-stakes acquittals, and a…
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$1b in research funding revamped after critical review
Posted on 01 May 2025
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has unveiled major reforms to its National Competitive Grants…
How change happens (and why your theory of change is probably wrong)
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
In a February 2025 piece, Maria Chertok and Chandrika Sahai say there's a growing awareness within…
Federal poll prompts fresh grants scrutiny
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
With a federal election around the corner, grant watchers will be keeping a close eye on potential…
Foundation invests $2.1 million for better social sector evaluation
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
Australia’s biggest philanthropic foundation has committed $2.1 million to improving outcomes…
Regional grants are improving: auditor
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
A grants fund targeting local government and not-for-profit groups to boost regional and rural…
Feds unveil new grants framework for community sector
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
The federal government has launched a long-awaited “grants engagement framework” and commitments to…
Impact Forum to focus on grantmaking’s toughest issues
Posted on 06 Mar 2025
The need for grantmakers to use impact measurement so they can improve their programs, confusion…
SmartyGrants sets sail for the UK, helping maritime grants flow south
Posted on 05 Mar 2025
Signing on a £1 million (AU$1.93 million) grants program celebrating maritime histories around the…
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