Aside from celebrating (woo!), once the grant is secured, you must follow the agreed project plan and submit regular reports to the funder. Swell can help you manage project tracking, reporting, and compliance to ensure smooth progress.

Grant agencies typically require financial statements and forecasts to ensure project viability. Depending on the project, you may also need business plans, marketing strategies, or sector endorsements.

Government agencies don’t charge fees to apply for grants. However, you may incur costs for research or legal support. Swell's fees for supporting you with your application are transparent and based on your specific needs.

The best grant is one that not only aligns with your project, but with your overall business objectives. Funding required, project timelines, capital raising, project partners, government priorities, and market conditions should also be considered when choosing the right grant. If the right fund exists, we’re best placed to guide you on what grant to apply for, and when.

Every grant application process is different, depending on the funding agency and project complexity. A typical process may involve an expression of interest, a full application, a business case, and will often require a comprehensive project budget and milestone report among other supporting documents. Fear not, as this is our bread and butter and we’re here to help!

While applying for grants requires time, Swell works closely with you to manage the heavy lifting. We recognise that you’ve got a business to run, so our role is to maximise your chance of success whilst working quietly for you in the background.

The timeline varies by grant, with smaller grants typically taking 2-6 months and larger, more complex grants potentially taking over a year. For example, a $500k grant might take 2 - 3 months, while a $4M+ application could take 12+ months.

Correctly assessing your eligibility for grant funding requires a thorough understanding of the grant and how it may align with your project and business. Swell takes the time to understand both your company and project to determine eligibility. If we believe you are not eligible for a grant, we’ll be upfront and guide you on what’s needed for a successful application.