About FundingScribe

We're on a mission to fix grant writing for good.

Thousands of Australian non-profits are missing out on critical funding — not because their work isn't worthy, but because the grant writing process is too complex and costly. We're here to change that.

Our story

Born from frustration. Built with purpose.

FundingScribe was founded after watching talented NFP leaders spend dozens of hours on grant applications — only to receive form rejections with no feedback. Hours that could have gone to the communities they serve.

We built an AI-powered platform that transforms your existing documents into submission-ready applications in a fraction of the time. Not generic templates — real, tailored drafts grounded in your organisation's own voice and evidence.

We're proudly Australian-built, with a deep understanding of the local funding landscape — from government grants and philanthropic foundations to R&D incentives and SmartyGrants portals.

$125B AUD
In Australian grant funding available annually
60%
Of eligible NFPs don't apply due to time constraints
2–3h
Average time to complete an application with FundingScribe
What we stand for
Our values

Sector-first thinking

Every decision we make is filtered through one question: does this help Australian non-profits win more funding? The sector's success is our success.

Respect for your time

NFP leaders wear dozens of hats. We design every feature to slot into real working life — 15-minute bursts, not marathon writing sessions.

Trust through transparency

Your data stays in Australia, always. We are upfront about how our AI works, what it can do, and where human judgment still matters most.

Built with community

We work closely with grant writers, NFP executives, and funding bodies to ensure FundingScribe reflects real-world needs — not just technical capability.

Continuous improvement

Every application refined, every grant won, every piece of feedback given — it all makes FundingScribe smarter and more useful for everyone on the platform.

Accessible by design

From our free Starter tier to our Enterprise plan, we believe every organisation — regardless of size or budget — deserves access to great grant writing support.

The people behind it
Meet the team
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Sarah Mitchell
Co-founder & CEO

Former NFP executive director with 12 years in the sector. Sarah has written over 300 grant applications and experienced firsthand the time cost of the process.

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James Okafor
Co-founder & CTO

AI engineer with a background in NLP and document intelligence. Previously led machine learning teams at two Australian govtech startups.

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Priya Nair
Head of Compliance

Specialist in ACNC regulation, DGR endorsement, and Australian philanthropic frameworks. Ensures every application FundingScribe produces meets the highest compliance standards.

Ready to get started?

Stop leaving funding on the table.

Join the growing number of Australian non-profits using FundingScribe to win more grants, in less time.