The Grants Guy
Grants Workshops and Consulting Services
Keith Whelan - The Grants Guy
Keith Whelan is the Grants Guy. He develops Grants Project Management Plans, Grants Calendars and Funding Strategies enabling organisations to approach grants in a proactive manner. His Plans and Strategies provide a structured and strategic approach to obtaining extra funding for the progression and completion of projects.
Keith reviews corporate procedures and protocols in relation to grants management and provides recommendations for best practice and development of same. In addition, Keith researches grants and funding opportunities and develops proposals for both private and public sector enterprises.
Keith reviews and makes recommendations on Tender applications. His knowledge base with regard to such was attained whilst working in the local government, university, sporting and disability sectors in Australia.
Grants Workshops
Keith Whelan has taught Grant Writing Workshops for the likes of ACT Tourism, LGMA NSW & WA, NSW Business Chamber, Sydney BEC, Newcastle Museum, Singleton Council, Xstrata Mining, Canberra Business Council, Enterprise Connect (Western Sydney & ACT), Regional Development Australia, Central Coast Mariners, ACT Brumbies, Cricket NSW, Catchment Management Authority, Macquarie University, University of Newcastle, Australian National University Canberra and the University of Sydney.
He presently facilitates 1 hour, 3 hour and full-day presentations on the following subjects: Grants: Writing a Winning Grant Application, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Sponsorship, Crowd Funding, Time Banking, Social Media Policy Making and Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Why Choose Us
At The Grants Guy, we understand that securing funding is a major challenge for many businesses and projects today. With a staggering 90% failure rate for startups and projects often attributed to a lack of a proper funding strategy, navigating the complex world of diverse funding sources – including grants, tenders, fundraising, and sponsorships – is more critical than ever. Our expertise bridges the gap between your innovative ideas and the capital needed to bring them to life. Since 2012, we’ve helped over 500 clients raise more than $320 million, demonstrating our impressive and proven track record. For example, our consultation helped a group of Local Government Authorities in Western Sydney secure over $50 million in NSW State Government West Invest Grant Funding within just six months.
We don’t just find funding; we become your strategic partner. Our services are 100% customisable to your specific needs and goals. We provide a comprehensive assessment to identify tailored funding options for your sector and growth stage, and we strategically map out funding profiles and grant eligibility. Beyond the initial funding success, we offer post-funding support, help you build sustainable growth models, and provide ongoing guidance for future funding rounds. Our commitment to results is a long-term partnership focused on achieving measurable outcomes. As RSL NSW can attest, our expertise transformed their funding strategy, helping them achieve 3x growth after implementing our recommendations.