Grant funding, won and delivered.
Not-for-profit childcare providers play a vital role in shaping the future of Australia’s children. The Government shares this vision with landmark initiatives for not-for-profit services to access essential funding to expand childcare, kindergartens, and community services.
So, while the funding is there, the journey from vision to reality can be fraught with challenges. That’s why having an experienced partner matters. At Mollard Property Group, we bridge the gap between vision and delivery, with analytics-led grant support for not-for-profit boards, community organisations and providers – funding pathways, HBU-validated feasibility, governance documentation and end-to-end project delivery.
Not-For-Profit Grant Hub
Grant funding, made simple!
A dedicated resource of all current funding allocations from the Federal and State Governments in one easy-to-use Hub. Designed to help not-for-profits and childcare providers identify relevant funding and understand eligibility.
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The Challenge
Grant capital is available – but it is not easy.
Not-for-profit boards face a paradox: substantial capital is available – through state government, philanthropic and federal programmes – but the assessment process rewards the rigour of an analytics-led, Highest and Best Use case for the site. Most small NFPs cannot build that case alone.
We provide the pipeline. Funding-pathway analysis, feasibility, governance documentation, application drafting and the development delivery itself – all from one team, on terms that respect a not-for-profit balance sheet.
We have worked alongside boards, committees, faith communities and community providers across childcare, community space and early-learning infrastructure. The Cowra Early Childhood Services preschool is one such project.
This is where most well-intentioned applications falter – not on the vision, but on the execution.
Weak Evidence of Demand & KISP-Aligned Needs
Poor Childcare Licensing-Compliant Designs
Unrealistic Project Budgets or Cost Estimates
Governance Gaps in Documentation
Missed Deadlines & Milestone Control
Securing highly competitive grants requires more than just a good idea and vision; it demands a meticulous and strategic approach. That’s where Mollard Property Group becomes your strategic partner – bridging the gap between vision and delivery.
Real Results: Turning Community Vision into Reality
When Cowra Early Childhood Services – a Not-For-Profit preschool – set out to build a new centre, Mollard Property Group helped secure government funding, achieve development approval in just 31 days, and deliver within a grant-aligned budget.
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Cowra, NSW
What We Do
Six Capabilities, Applied to Grant Projects.
Every engagement is anchored to an analytics-led Highest and Best Use case for the site – and scoped to fit board capacity and budget. A single-application engagement, or the full delivery pipeline.
To support the grant application we can provide a comprehensive report to ensure a well-prepared, evidence-based application that adheres to strict compliance and reporting criteria.
Funding-Pathway Mapping
Programme scan and shortlist. Which grants the project fits, in what order, with what conditional dependencies.
Needs Case & Demand Evidence
The demand evidence assessors actually look for: catchment, ABS data, waitlist evidence, comparable provision.
Feasibility & Concept
Concept plan, indicative costings, places-and-ratio modelling. Decision-grade material, written for grant assessors.
Financial Analysis
Total project expenses including development and construction cost estimates, proposed daily fee, operational margin.
Application Drafting
Full application drafted to the programme’s exact assessment criteria – and reviewed by board, not just by us.
Post-Award Delivery
If you win, we can deliver. Development management, design, construction admin and acquittal – same team.
“The report was outstanding, providing clear costings and concise information. The quick turnaround also met our expectations. Thank you very much.” – Childcare NFP Organisation in Queensland
The Application Process
Five Stages, From Board Approval to Award.
A structured engagement, typically 10–14 weeks from go-ahead to lodgement. Acquittal and delivery support engaged separately, post-award.
Programme & Board Scope
Identify the target programme, confirm board mandate, lock the scope and indicative budget.
Needs Case & Evidence
Catchment modelling, demand evidence, demographic statistics, partner letters of support.
Feasibility & Concept
Site concept, indicative QS cost, places/ratio modelling, operating-model assumptions.
Draft Application
Full draft against assessment criteria; board review cycles; partner sign-off.
Lodgement & Defence
Final compile, lodgement, assessor-RFI defence through to outcome.
When we set out to build a dedicated preschool for Cowra Early Childhood Services, we knew it had to be more than just bricks and mortar – it had to reflect our values, meet the needs of local families and be achievable within a restricted budget. One of the standout achievements was securing development approval in just 30 days. That kind of turnaround is almost unheard of, and it speaks volumes about the quality of the planning and documentation Mollard supported us with. It gave us the momentum we needed to move forward with confidence.– Libby Ewing-Jarvie · General Manager, Cowra Early Childhood Services
Why MPG
The experts trusted by the NFP sector
40+ childcare developments across Australia
100% success rate in securing DA approvals
Specialists in grant-funded, compliance-driven design
Licensing-compliant floorplans from day one
Proven experience navigating infrastructure funding
Frequently Asked
What Clients Want to Know.
Federal, state and philanthropic capital programmes – including the Building Early Education Fund, state building-blocks and community-building partnership grants, and targeted programmes for Aboriginal community-controlled and faith-based providers. We map the full pathway to your specific site and project.
Grant readiness means your board mandate, needs case, feasibility, concept and governance documentation are all assessor-grade before you lodge. Most engagements run 10–14 weeks from go-ahead to lodgement.
It varies with scope and approvals, but our post-award delivery team manages design, construction administration and acquittal in parallel to keep momentum from award through to practical completion.
As early as possible. The strongest applications are built on evidence gathered well ahead of a round opening – engaging at the EOI or scoping stage gives us time to build a rigorous, analytics-led case.
Yes. Our acquisition and analytics team can source and assess on- and off-market sites, validated against a Highest and Best Use case to ensure the site supports a fundable, deliverable project.
Yes. We engage with councils, planning authorities and funding bodies on your behalf throughout the process – from pre-application discussions to assessor RFI responses.
We draft the full application to the programme’s exact assessment criteria, run it through board review cycles and partner sign-off, then manage compilation, lodgement and assessor defence through to outcome.
Our concept and feasibility work is built on licensing-compliant floorplans and places/ratio modelling from day one, so the funded project is also a buildable, approvable and operable one.
Engagements are scoped to fit board capacity and budget – from a single-application engagement to the full delivery pipeline – on NFP-friendly fee terms. We’ll set out clear, confidential pricing after an initial conversation.
Our Development Management service takes grant-funded projects from award through to practical completion and acquittal – development management, design, construction administration and reporting, all from the same team.
Won Funding – What Next?
Our Development Management service takes grant-funded projects from award through to PC and acquittal.
Pathway · Evidence · Application · Delivery
Bring the cause. We will build the case.
Whether you are scoping an EOI or weeks from a deadline, most engagements begin with a grant readiness conversation, no obligation. Together, we can ensure your project is fundable, compliant, and ready to deliver impact.
Confidential. NFP-friendly fee terms. Most enquiries answered within 24 hours.
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What happens next
We’ll review your enquiry and reply by email or phone to arrange a time. All enquiries are confidential.
