Grant funding,

made easy

We help innovative businesses access grant funding.

Great Opportunities, Great Results.

What type of Grants?

We support businesses with grant funding applications from a range of government agencies, including:

  • Callaghan Innovation

  • EECA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

  • Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment

  • Ministry for Primary Industries

  • Ministry for the Environment

  • Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

What can Swell do for you?

Full Grant Preparation & Submission

We understand your core focus is running your business, so Swell can manage the full Grant writing process so you can focus on innovating.

  1. Reviewing the funding opportunity to determine if it is a good fit for your organisation and project.

  2. Developing a project plan and timeline that includes all the necessary components of a grant application.

  3. Writing a grant narrative that addresses all the requirements outlined in the scope, including a project summary, problem statement, objectives, methods, evaluation, and budget.

  4. Developing a detailed project budget that includes all costs associated with the project.

  5. Gathering supporting documents, such as letters of support from partners or stakeholders, resumes of key personnel, and organizational charts.

  6. Ensuring that all required forms are completed and included in the application package.

  7. Conducting a thorough review and editing of the grant application to ensure that it is clear, concise, and free of errors.

  8. Coordinating with key stakeholders, such as project partners and organisational leadership, to ensure that the grant application is aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the organisation.

  9. Submitting the grant application by the deadline, ensuring that all required documents are included and the application is submitted in the correct format.

  10. Following up with the funding agency to track the progress of the grant application and provide any additional information as requested.

Project Planning, Business Case Preparation

Successful grant applications begin well before the application process begins.

We provide full consultancy support to take your project from an idea into a grant fundable project.

This includes:

  • Project planning and brainstorming

  • Refining value proposition to be attractive to grant funders

  • Preparation of business case for internal sign off

  • Identify external stakeholders and project partners

  • Build budget and project milestones

  • Identify grant funding opportunities

  • Identify sources of co-funding (where necessary).

We work closely with businesses to help them navigate the complex grant application process, identify funding opportunities, and create compelling proposals that showcase their ideas.

We also provide guidance and support throughout the project implementation phase, ensuring that businesses have the resources and tools they need to succeed..