Why Financial Literacy Matters in Grants Management and Administration
Financial literacy in grants management is the ability to read, interpret and act on financial information across the grant lifecycle — from budgeting an application to acquitting the funds. This guide covers what Australian rules require, what the ANAO found
Balancing Rigour and Reach: The Real-World Challenges of Proportionality in Government Grants
While government grant guidelines mandate "proportionality," a risk-averse public sector culture and rigid digital systems often force excessive compliance onto low-value and low-risk grants. Learn more about how to protect under-resourced grantees and drive community impact.
What Skills Do Grants Administrators Need?
Grants administrators need a blend of technical and people skills: command of the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles, probity, financial literacy, fair assessment and disciplined record keeping. Here is what the role involves at every stage of the grant lifecycle.