There’s funding out there for your business. The trick is knowing where to look.
Grants close without notice. Programs come and go. And most regional businesses find out about them too late – or not at all.
We help businesses across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island find the right funding, get ready to apply, and put their best case forward.
Find a Grant
Start here: Hills and Coast Grant Finder
The Hills and Coast Grant Finder is a free, one-stop portal that pulls together grants from councils, state and federal government – all in one place. Register once and set up automated alerts based on your industry, your keywords, and what your business actually needs.
It’s free. It’s easy. And it means you’ll never be last to hear about an opportunity again.
Are You Grant Ready?
Before you apply, ask yourself these six questions.
The right grant for the wrong project is a waste of everyone’s time. The businesses that win funding are the ones that are ready before they start looking.
Work through these before you apply:
Project Clarity – Is your project clearly defined and aligned with your business plan?
Project Delivery – Do you have a realistic methodology, timeline and key milestones mapped out?
Project Leadership – Is there someone with the skills and experience to lead and deliver this?
Project Scope – Are your activities, outputs and budget clearly defined and realistically planned?
Project Readiness – Do you have budgets, designs, approvals and quotes in place?
Project Stakeholders – Do you have support from partners, demonstrated through letters or endorsements?
If you can answer yes to all six, you’re in good shape. If not, that’s exactly what a conversation with our team is for.
Finding The Right Fit
The Right Grant is the one your project is best aligned with.
One of the most common mistakes we see is trying to fit a project into a grant it was never meant for. Before you invest time in an application, understand what the grant is actually trying to achieve. Is it about creating jobs? Lowering emissions? Buying equipment? Growing exports?
If the purpose isn’t clear, research the funding body – or call them. Once you’ve found grants with the right alignment, check the eligibility criteria carefully:
Who is the grant open to? Are you in the right region? What can the funds be spent on? What are the matching funding requirements?
If anything is unclear, ask. Funding bodies would rather answer a question upfront than receive an ineligible application.
How We Can Help
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Our team works alongside businesses and organisations to help them become grant-ready and put forward their strongest possible case. We can:
- Review your project against available funding opportunities
- Provide letters of support for your application
- Undertake economic modelling to demonstrate community and regional impact (often required for larger grants)
- Connect you with experienced grant writers who know our region
For large or complex applications, we can point you toward specialist support – or provide it directly.
Sources of Funding Directory
Beyond grants: other funding options for your business.
Grants aren’t the only path to capital. Here are the funding options worth knowing about, depending on where you are in your business journey.
Hills and Coast Grant Finder
Free grant portal covering councils, state and federal programs. Register for automated alerts.
business.gov.au – Funding
The Australian Government’s comprehensive overview of funding options for businesses at every stage.
Australian Business Growth Fund
Minority share (equity) investment to fund growth initiatives including expansion, new products, new markets, and succession.
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
Debt, equity and guarantees for early-stage startups through to mature businesses, with a focus on seven priority sectors including renewables, agriculture, defence and medical science.
Invest in South Australia
If your project is investment-ready, this is the platform to connect with investors from across Australia and around the world.
Stone & Chalk Capital Raising Guide
Australia’s largest innovation community offers a practical guide to raising capital for startups.
Red Hat Impact
Connects investors with enterprises that create positive social, environmental or cultural impact. Also offers business support.
Corena Fund
Zero-interest loans for community organisations funding projects that reduce carbon emissions – solar, energy efficiency, electric vehicles.
Funded
Connects charities and donors in South Australia. If you’re a fund-seeking charity or a funder wanting to make a difference locally, this is where to start.
Contact Us
Not sure which option suits your situation? Contact our team and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Grant Writing Masterclass
Want to write better grant applications yourself?
Winning a grant isn’t luck. It’s knowing how to tell your story in a way that funding assessors can say yes to.
Our Grant Writing Masterclass is a full-day, practical program that gives you the strategies, tools and confidence to find the right grants and write applications that stand out. It’s delivered by Victoria Kardasis of Endless Opportunities Ahead – a specialist in grant and tender writing with years of experience winning funding for organisations across Australia.
What you’ll come away with:
- A clear method for finding grants that actually match your project
- The strategies assessors respond to – and the mistakes that sink applications
- Practical templates and tools you can use straight away
- The confidence to tackle future applications without second-guessing yourself
Valued at $200, sessions are available for just $50. This initiative is supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions’ Regional Leadership Development Program.
2026 Sessions
Our current sessions are SOLD OUT.
New sessions will be added here as they become available.
Grant Writers’ Directory
Need a professional grant writer?
Not everyone has the time or inclination to write their own applications – and for complex grants, professional help often pays for itself. Here are experienced grant writers who know our region and can help you put together a strong submission.
We recommend talking to more than one to find the right fit for your organisation and your project.
Alex Brown
Tourism development, marketing and content writing. Alex has experience securing funding across tourism, arts and cultural, entertainment, food, wine and export programs. She has also sat on state and local funding panels and administered grant funding for infrastructure projects.
Phone: 0403 749 424
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Caroline Phillips – Caroline Phillips & Co.
Proven experience in successful grant applications and awards submissions. Can write your entire application or review your team’s draft and provide feedback. Pricing quoted individually by grant or program.
Phone: 0418 841 552
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Jenny Fleming
Published professional writer based in Adelaide, focusing on regional SA. Clients include local government, business, community and sporting organisations.
Phone: 0402 766 856
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Robin Moyer – Regional Business Advisors
Goes beyond applications to build compelling business cases – combining research with financial modelling to demonstrate return on investment, community impact and sustainability. Works with businesses throughout regional South Australia.
Phone: 0402 907 200
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Amanda Tulloch-Hoskins
Bids and grant writing across community services, Indigenous, employment, recruitment and disability services sectors across Australia. Reported win rate of 85%.
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Cass Selwood – Selwood Scribe Services
More than a decade of experience across a diverse range of industry sectors. Works with clients to secure funding for projects, programs, services, business activities and tender applications.
Phone: 0411 525 724
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Peter Nicolaci – TSM Consulting
Established in 1988. Works with private organisations, government and communities on project development and funding identification. Reported $4 million in grants secured in 2020.
Phone: 0417 883 915
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Are you a grant writer?
If you service our region and would like to be considered for this directory, submit your details here.
Ready To Find Funding For Your Business?
Start with the Hills and Coast Grant Finder and never miss an opportunity again.