At Paperarc, we specialise in designing community-focused spaces including early learning centres, schools and not-for-profits, and we understand that securing funding is often the first hurdle.
Whether you’re applying for a Building Blocks Grant, a local council program, or a philanthropic initiative, we can help you navigate the process and give your project the best chance of success.
How We Help
We support our clients at every stage of the grant process:
- Early advice and design guidance
We work with you to scope your project in line with your community needs, and match that to the relevant funding guidelines, ensuring your design proposal aligns with program objectives and eligibility requirements. - Concept design reports
We prepare professional concept design reports—including existing conditions assessments, proposed plans, sustainability features and staging strategies—tailored to the grant criteria. - Technical documentation for submission
We coordinate the preparation of required reports from other consultants, such as soil hygiene, asbestos audits, accessibility assessments, and cost plans by Quantity Surveyors. - Application writing support
We help you frame your case—how the project will improve access, inclusion, sustainability, and future kindergarten capacity—using clear, concise language aligned to grant merit criteria. - Experience with successful grant-funded projects
We’ve helped community clients like Nara Community Early Learning Centre secure significant funding through the Building Blocks Infrastructure Grant, and the Melbourne Karen Buddhist Association obtain funding via the Multicultural Communities Infrastructure Fund, and have deep experience working with local councils and committees of management for both School’s and Early Learning Centres.
Grant Programs We Can Assist With
- Building Blocks Grants (Improvement, Capacity and Inclusion streams)
- Local government and community infrastructure grants
- School infrastructure programs (DET)
- Community Wellbeing and Inclusive Play grants
- Multicultural Communities Grants
- Philanthropic or foundation-based grants for early years and social impact projects
Why Paperarc?
We’re more than architects—we’re experienced collaborators who care about helping our communities achieve the best possible outcomes. With a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and community benefit, we work with:
- Kindergartens and early learning centres
- Primary and secondary schools
- Multicultural and faith-based organisations
- Community and volunteer-led groups
- Councils and local government authorities
We’ve delivered dozens of grant-supported community projects across Victoria—from inclusive Multicultural projects to early years centres—and know what’s needed to get a proposal over the line.
Ready to Talk?
If you’re considering applying for a grant—or are already partway through the process—we’d love to chat. We’re happy to review your project brief, discuss relevant grant programs, or prepare a tailored fee proposal to support your submission.