Working with you to become “Grant Ready”
Who We Are
As a specialist consulting firm, we provide Grant Writing and Funding Strategy support for small and large businesses, local governments, not-for-profits, and community organisations. We assist organisations in developing compelling funding applications aligned with Government, corporate, and community funding opportunities. Our collaborative approach ensures we work closely with your team throughout the entire process.
Starting from the initial idea stage, we help transform concepts into fully developed, grant-ready proposals. Our proactive Grant Writing and Funding Strategy approach ensures organisations are well-positioned to apply for funding opportunities even before programs officially open.
We also focus on building your team’s internal capabilities. Our consultants work closely with staff through mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer to strengthen grant writing, project development, and funding readiness skills. This empowers organisations to become more self-sufficient in identifying funding opportunities and developing high-quality proposals.
Government grant programs and funding opportunities are highly competitive, and preparation is critical to success. While outcomes can never be guaranteed, we leave no stone unturned in developing compelling, compliant, and evidence-based funding applications that clearly communicate project objectives, community impact, and alignment with funding priorities.
What We Do
We provide a range of services to meet the requirements for your projects.
Grant Application Development
Creating tailored grant applications to maximise funding potential and project impact.
Business Case Development
Strengthening project viability by developing comprehensive business cases outlining the rationale, benefits, and feasibility of proposed initiatives.
Needs Analysis
Conducting thorough needs assessments to identify critical gaps, challenges, and opportunities, ensuring proposed projects address genuine needs within your organisation or community.
Identify Funding Programs
Identifying relevant funding programmes and opportunities aligned with project goals and objectives, saving time and effort in the grant-seeking process.
Strategic Engagement
Facilitating strategic partnerships and collaborations with other organisations, funders, and stakeholders to secure support, foster collaboration, and ensure project alignment with community needs and expectations.
Funding and Grant Strategy
Developing strategic plans and approaches for securing funding and grants, including identifying potential funding sources, building relationships with funders, and crafting compelling proposals.
Capacity Building Workshops
Offering capacity-building workshops tailored to the specific needs of organisations and communities, aimed at enhancing grant writing skills, funding knowledge, and idea development capabilities.
Training and Mentoring
Ongoing mentoring support to empower your team with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of grant and funding applications.
Meet Christine Artis
Director
Christine Artis is an accomplished grants and funding specialist dedicated to helping businesses, councils, not-for-profits, and community organisations strengthen their strategic approach to funding priority projects through Grant Writing and Funding Strategy support.
With a background in stakeholder management, customer advocacy, Government procurement, and business development, Christine brings extensive experience in securing funding opportunities, driving business growth, and building strategic stakeholder relationships. Her solution-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset allows her to identify innovative funding pathways and create meaningful opportunities for organisations and communities.
Christine has a proven track record of securing substantial Government, corporate, and community funding for a diverse range of projects and initiatives. Her expertise in navigating complex funding programs, combined with her extensive professional network, enables her to identify suitable funding opportunities and develop compelling, strategically aligned applications that maximise long-term impact and sustainability.
Through her strategic Grant Writing and Funding Strategy approach, Christine helps organisations align funding proposals with broader organisational goals, community priorities, and Government policy objectives. She takes a holistic approach that considers not only immediate funding needs, but also long-term organisational growth, sustainability, and capability development.
Christine’s career includes leadership and engagement roles across Government and industry sectors focused on supporting sustainable economic growth and future employment opportunities throughout the Central Coast and Hunter regions.
Her notable achievements include co-coordinating the formation of the Central Coast Economic Taskforce, chairing the Central Coast Visitor Economy Working Group, and leading Regional Australian Digital Youth initiatives during her time as Regional Engagement Manager at Telstra.
Christine is passionate about creating positive outcomes for businesses, customers, and communities through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and funding opportunities. Her dedication to facilitating growth and prosperity continues to make a meaningful impact across the organisations and communities she supports.
Meet Celia Pavelieff
Expert Consultant
Celia Pavalieff is a seasoned strategic communications and marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience delivering impactful campaigns, stakeholder engagement strategies, and advocacy initiatives across Government, nonprofit, arts, sports, and commercial sectors.
Her expertise spans strategic communications, marketing, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management, supporting organisations to strengthen visibility, community connection, and long-term strategic outcomes.
With a proven track record of developing innovative communication strategies, Celia combines thoughtful leadership with a calm, responsive, and highly collaborative approach. She has led and supported multi-disciplinary marketing, digital, and communications teams, delivering successful campaigns and engagement strategies across a diverse range of industries and sectors.
Celia has established Client Relationship Frameworks, delivered major events across multiple formats, and provided high-level strategic advice and advocacy support to Government organisations, community groups, industries, and stakeholders.
Most recently, Celia served as Senior Manager of Communications for the Greater Cities Commission’s Innovation Districts program, leading strategic communications initiatives promoting Sydney’s innovation precincts and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
Prior to this, Celia spent nine years with the Australia Council for the Arts in leadership roles including Director of Marketing and Communications and Marketing and Operations Manager.
Her earlier career includes positions such as Acting Manager of Major Events at Brisbane Marketing and Associate Director at ACMN.
Celia holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Governance from UNSW, postgraduate diplomas in Business Administration and Primary Teaching from QUT, and a Diploma of Arts in Music from the University of Southern Queensland.
Her diverse expertise in communications, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning enables her to deliver meaningful outcomes while fostering strong collaboration across organisations, industries, and communities.
Meet Kellie Brown
Storyteller, Content Producer and Digital Marketer
Kellie Brown is a dynamic storyteller, strategic content producer, and digital marketing specialist with more than 20 years of experience across media, marketing, digital production, partnerships, and communications strategy.
As part of The Funding & Grants Collective team, Kellie brings expertise in strategic storytelling, content production, campaign development, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications. From leading creative productions and integrated marketing campaigns to developing strategic partnerships and audience engagement strategies, Kellie thrives in fast-paced environments where creativity and execution intersect.
With a deep passion for authentic storytelling, Kellie has worked across some of Australia’s most recognised media brands, including Foxtel, Fremantle Australia, and ITV Studios, supporting businesses, teams, and projects to create compelling content that connects with audiences and drives engagement.
Kellie has an awarded and proven track record in developing impactful narratives, digital campaigns, branded content, and strategic communications designed to strengthen visibility, engagement, growth and long-term audience connection.
Her expertise spans strategic content production, digital marketing, communications strategy, campaign development, partnership activation, audience engagement and storytelling for businesses, community organisations, and purpose-driven initiatives.
Authentic, energetic, and driven by curiosity and creativity, Kellie is passionate about empowering people, creating inclusive environments and recognising the strengths and potential of others. She embraces innovation, collaboration and strategic thinking to generate ideas and solutions that inspire meaningful impact and challenge the status quo.
The Team
We also have a team of associates with specialist skills in the following areas:
Marketing and Communications
(Strategy, Content Production, Campaigns and Events)
Research and Data Analysis
Business Case Development
Economic Assessment
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Government Policy
Our Partners
GWN Consulting are subject matter experts dedicated to navigating the complexities of the R&D Tax Incentive. They specialise in qualifying whether businesses meet both the legislative requirements and key regulatory guidance, ensuring robust claims. Their meticulous approach ensures claims are compliant and align with the ATO’s and AusIndustry’s requirements so businesses can confidently leverage the R&D Tax Incentive to fuel innovation and accelerate business growth.
Welcome to the Marketing Nirvana: Masters of creating thumb-stopping social content that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression SK goes beyond the ordinary to deliver strategies that cut through the clutter, ensuring your brand stands out from the crowd. From content production to 360 campaigns, digital marketing strategy, social platform management and all that’s in between, SK covers the entire spectrum of your digital and social marketing needs.
Fuel Your Success: With creative campaigns that are a force to be reckoned with, setting your brand apart and sparking a wave of engagement, SK dive deep into platform analytics to uncover insights that drive your growth, engagement and success forward.
Experience the Difference: SK don’t just create content; they create experiences crafting immersive and interactive narratives that leave your audience craving more. From global giants to local gems, through their seamless integration of technology, storytelling, and design, SK will take your brand, business or campaign to new horizons of digital and social marketing.
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Our Values
Integrity
Being open, honest and ethical is at the heart of how we operate. We build trust through transparency and accountability in everything we do.
Client-Focused
Our clients’ success is our driving force. We tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Our hearts are in it with you.
Expertise
Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional value. We continually invest in expanding our knowledge, honing our skills, and keeping a pulse on industry insights.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork and partnership to amplify impact and success, working together for greater achievements.
Innovation
We are passionate about finding creative solutions and forward-thinking approaches to drive positive change.
Impact-Driven
Our work is guided by a commitment to creating positive, sustainable impact for our clients and their communities. We do this because we care.
What people say about us
Client Testimonials
Brett Van Muster, Managing Director, Van Munster Boats
Van Munster Boats Secures Close to $1 Million in Government Funding When Van Munster Boats decided to pursue government funding to expand our defence manufacturing capabilities, we knew we needed expert guidance. Engaging Christine Artis from The Funding and Grants Collective was one of the best decisions we made. Christine guided us through every step…
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Kim McLoughry, CEO – Regional Youth Support Services
Youth Hub Funding Success As CEO of Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS), engaging Christine Artis at the Funding and Grants Collective has been transformative for our community organisation and the young people we support across the Central Coast. Christine immediately integrated into our team, providing strategic guidance and one-on-one grant writing mentorship that significantly elevated…
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Brent Ellis, Chief Operating Officer, Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council
Grant Writing and Capacity Building Success Story We recently partnered with The Funding & Grants Collective for Grant Writing and Capacity Building support, at Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council and we couldn’t be more impressed. Their team’s expertise and commitment to empowering local communities truly set them apart. They took the time to understand our…
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Gareth Curtis, General Manager of Dungog Shire Council
Local Government Grant Management Success Story Our Council engaged Christine to conduct a comprehensive review of our local government grant management processes and to provide strategic recommendations at a critical time for our organisation. While our staff has shown remarkable dedication to securing grants over the years, we recognised the need to assess whether to…
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Alison Cook, General Manager, Central Coast Group Training
Engaging the Funding and Grants Collective to assist the team with our Building Women’s Careers Program grant application was one of our best decisions. With just one week before the submission deadline, Christine, the Director, immediately integrated into our team and provided invaluable expertise. Christine helped us refine our project plan, clarify budget inclusions and…
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Corey Grech, Founder, Native Botanical Brewery
Director, Native Botanical Brewery
I reached out to Christine Artis at the Funding and Grants Collective in July 2024 after multiple people recommending her – and I’m so glad I did! During our first Discovery session, she helped clear up all my confusion about the grants space. Instead of wasting time chasing every funding opportunity out there, I could…
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Gary Murphy, CEO at Liverpool Plains Shire Council
Christine alerted me to a possible funding opportunity and I took up the invitation for a free consultation. This led us to engaging the team to assist us with submitting the grant application and we were successful! I had worked with Christine before, but she took nothing for granted and ensured that she met our…
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Malcom Jnr Smith
Yakuway Indigenous Corporation
A Partnership Rooted in Respect and Shared Goals: What sets the Funding & Grants Collective apart, through Christine’s leadership, is not just the technical support or the insight into grant acquisition strategies. It is her ability to connect on a human level, to understand the nuances of our needs, aspirations, and the communities we aim…
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Warren Smith, Surfest Newcastle
Surfest Newcastle, Coordinator
Surfest Newcastle, Australia celebrated its 38th anniversary in 2024. The event is the largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere. Organisers were concerned that we wouldn’t be able to secure funding to hold the Indigenous Classic Round in 2024. This event has been held for over 24 years and with the event quickly approaching, we…
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