Are you an Aboriginal person in the Great Southern with a dream of starting your own business?
Koodjal Business Support workshops are designed to help you turn that dream into reality.
In this set of morning and afternoon workshops, you’ll learn the basics of grant writing and how to prepare a funding application for your business. Whether you are just starting to explore your entrepreneurial spirit or have an established business, these workshops are for you.
Basics in Grant Writing – 10am to 12pm
You’ll learn where to look for grants, how to understand eligibility requirements, and tips to strengthen your project. This workshop will equip you with knowledge and confidence to pursue funding opportunities that can make a real difference to the growth of your business.
What we’ll cover
Grant options and what they’re looking for
Common mistakes to avoid in applications
Practical tips to improve your concepts chances of success
Case studies
Lunch and networking – 12pm to 1pm
We’ll serve up a great lunch while you network and learn more about other participants visions for their business.
Preparing a Funding Application – 1pm to 3pm
Now that you understand what is a strong candidate for a grant, you’ll learn tips on how to prepare a strong funding application that clearly tells your story, explains your business idea, and demonstrates why your project deserves support.
We’ll guide you through the key sections commonly required in applications and help you better understand what assessors are really looking for.
What we’ll cover
Preparing clear and compelling responses
Explaining your business idea and goals
Building a simple project budget
Supporting documents and evidence
Tips to present your application professionally
Understanding timelines, reporting and accountability requirements
Practical examples
We'll achieve loads in these two short workshops, and the Albany Business Centre can continue to support you on your business journey.
Koodjal Business Support workshops are brought to you by the Albany Business Centre and Great Southern Development Commisson (GSDC) so all indigenous people can build their business capability to be able to Start, Build and Grow.