Got grant questions you cannot Google?
Maybe you are preparing your first application, rewriting one that did not land, or trying to work out if a grant is even the right fit. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to focus, this session is for you.
Ask Barbara anything (live)
This is a practical, ask-me-anything style session with strategic funding expert Barbara Brangan (Grantful). Bring your real questions and get clear, straight answers in real time, with guidance you can apply immediately to your next funding step.
Learn from a leading grant strategist
Barbara has secured over $50 million in grants and tenders for social impact initiatives across housing, mental health, aged care, employment, and more. She is known for making grant processes simpler and helping changemakers focus on what actually matters to funders.
What You’ll Learn and Do
Ask your grant questions live and get expert answers
Clarify what you need funding for and how to describe it clearly
Understand what funders look for and how to align your story and evidence
Sense-check whether an opportunity fits your stage and approach
Leave with practical next steps and more confidence to apply
Event Details
📅 Date
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
⏰ Time
12 PM (Brisbane) / 1 PM (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra) / 12:30 PM (Adelaide) / 11:30 AM (Darwin) / 10 AM (Perth) / 3 PM (Wellington)
💻 Online
This is a live Zoom webinar. Check your inbox after registration for the link.
🎟 Cost
Free for BFGN members, $20 for non-members
About the Speaker
👤 Barbara Brangan
Founder, Grantful
Barbara Brangan is a strategic funding expert who has secured over $50 million in grants and tenders to drive social impact across sectors including mental health, housing, employment, aged care, and more. As the founder of Grantful, she equips for-purpose organisations with strategies to align proposals with what funders really want, combining AI-driven tools with a human-centred, trauma-informed approach.
About the Host Organisation
Grantful is a specialist Australian service supporting charities, social enterprises, and mission-driven organisations to win funding through grants, tenders, and philanthropic proposals. Led by Barbara Brangan, Grantful offers fundraising strategy, persuasive proposal writing, and grant readiness mentoring.
Why Attend?
This session is for social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, community organisations, and anyone in the for-purpose sector who needs funding to drive impact. Come with questions, leave with clarity.
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