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 finally zero in on the grants that would make a real difference in Native Botanical Brewery’s growth.
Christine’s been an absolute game-changer. She’s not just helped with developing our projects and putting us in touch with the right people – we actually just landed our first grant last week! (Thank you RAPP 2 program NSW Government) But it’s more than just the funding – she’s helped us get smarter about our overall business strategy, which has made achieving our goals much easier than it was a few months back.
I think of Christine as part of our team now, and she’s my go-to person whenever I need advice on business development. If you want to grow your business and need help navigating the funding landscape, I couldn’t recommend Christine and the Funding and Grants Collective enough. They really know their stuff and actually care about helping your business succeed.

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Corey GrechDirector, Native Botanical Brewery

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 needs and was very clear about what she could do and what we needed to do so that there was no confusion. Being a small team, you get personalised service to suit your needs and I appreciate that. Thank you Christine, for your caring and considerate approach I am looking forward to the next project!
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Gary MurphyCEO at Liverpool Plains Shire Council

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 to serve. This connection paved the way for a partnership that has since grown from strength to strength. Christine’s support has been instrumental in enabling us to compete with high-level organisations, thereby closing significant gaps in service and support for our communities. Her dedication goes beyond mere professional consultancy; she has become a part of our extended family, working closely with our team as we navigate the complexities of securing critical grants from government bodies.
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Malcom Jnr SmithYakuway Indigenous Corporation

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 feared we might have to cancel altogether. That’s when Christine Artis came to our rescue. With her determination and business network, she managed to secure a sponsor in a really short turnaround. But she didn’t stop there. She went above and beyond, helping us raise the event to the next level. Under her guidance, we added the First Nations Business and Careers Expo, providing an incredible experience, not just the surfers but for their families and the whole community. Christine is Surfest family now. We’re very grateful to have had her in our corner this year and look forward to working with her in the future to secure sponsorships and funding as well as broaden the appeal of Surfest to the business community.
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Warren SmithSurfest Newcastle, Coordinator