INSTRUCTIONS

FundBase offers two ways to search: 1. By purchasing individual search credits 2. By purchasing a time-based subscription Both types of searching require four easy steps: Register Log In Buy Searches or subscriptions Start Searching

Step One - Register

Registration requires you to put in your name and email address and tell us how you heard about FundBase. If you have been referred by a friend you will be asked to enter their email address to generate a free Search Credit for them. It is critical that your email address is absolutely correct as your Registration process will require its use.

Registration is totally obligation and cost FREE. It is the first step towards buying searches. Once you are Registered you can tell your friends about FundBase to generate FREE search credits for yourself. Your friends simply need to Register on FundBase and enter your email address that you have used for your Registration and you will be credited with a free search.

You can register here now.

Once you have Registered you will receive an email with your username and password that can be used to Log In Now.

Step Two - Log In

Enter the password and username you have been provided with by email. Once Logged In you can participate in the members only area of the site.  This area offers you the opportunity to purchase search credits or subscriptions as well as other products and services offered by FundBase.

Step Three - Buy Searches or Subscriptions

Buying Search Credits Pre-requisites

Before buying searches you must ensure your details are complete and up-to-date in the "My Details" section.  Update your details here.

Referral System for Search Credits

FundBase allows subscribers to earn Search Credits through the referral of their friends to the site.

To earn Search Credits you need to tell your friends to Register with FundBase. When they Register they must tell us that their friend referred them. They must then enter the same email address that you used to Register with FundBase and this will generate a Search Credit for you. When you purchase more Searches from FundBase you may notice you have Search Credits that can be used towards the cost of your Searches.

Once you have bought searches you can view your referral tally. If you have enough Search Credits you can choose to trade a portion of them towards the cost of buying searches. Search Credits are valid for one year from the last purchase date. If a new search purchase is made, all existing searches roll-over and are valid for one year from that date.

Unlike other searchable databases, FundBase allows you to share your search credits with anybody. Buy searches now.

Buying Subscriptions

FundBase offers a range of time-based subscriptions, 1, 6 or 12 months.  During this time you have unlimited access to the database to be used as many times as you need.

Pricing

With FundBase you can choose to only pay for the Searches you need* by purchasing search credits or you can choose to buy a time limited subscription.

To make it easier and more cost effective for you we have a range of packages of searches that you can choose from.

You can even give your unused search credits to your friends if you think you need help using them up so there is absolutely no risk or loss for you.

The Usable Search Credits in the Table below indicates how many of your Search Credits (generated by your friends Registering with FundBase, giving your email address as their referral) can be used towards the cost of your Searches.

The following prices are GST inclusive:

* After twelve months or when you have used up all the search credits that you purchased, you will receive an email asking if you would like to buy some more searches. Any unused searches can then be rolled over into another package so you do not lose any of your search credits.

Please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use documents for more information.

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Money Back Guarantee

For those purchasing search credits, if any of your searches result in zero results we will give you 100% of your money back.

Step Four - Start Searching

Once you have bought search credits or a subscription you can start searching.

To see an example project and funding search result, click here.

Search Criteria Entered Throughout the searching process you can get more detailed help from the ? icon beside each field. The search criteria you will need to enter to get your results are: My project is all about - There are a number of broad categories which each grant has been put into to assist in narrowing the search for you. Bear in mind that one grant may be relevant to a number of categories so you may get results that are still relevant for your project but may not be totally ideal.  I need to fund - these are the items that a fund considers to be eligible for their grant.  I need this much money - this is an optional search field. If you are trying to keep your results broad, do not enter anything in this field. Often funds do not specify a range or sometimes they select a minimum amount or a maximum amount only. The search facility will match the best information it has, to your request.  I have my own money to contribute - this is an optional search field. As above if you prefer a broad result, do not enter anything in this field. If you particularly want a grant that does not requiring matching funds then select No. Many funds do not specify if they require matching funds or not, these will be provided in both search results.  My organisation type is - this information will automatically be taken from your Subscription details but you can change this if applicable.  My project location is - state, shire - this information will also be taken automatically from your Subscription Details but you may be located in a different place to that of your project. You need to identify where your Project is located. If your project covers a region please nominate the main shire it covers. If you do not know what shire your project is located in you can visit the following site www.alga.asn.au (Australian Local Government Association) or try searching the town name plus local government in a search engine.  If your project is to be undertaken overseas, you are to enter your own location and use the Main Category of International Aid.

Search Results

The funding opportunities that most accurately coincide with your search criteria will be listed. This list will be automatically saved for you or you can choose to print it.  Each funding opportunity on your list can then be clicked on for more detail. This detail includes:

• Program Name
• Overview of the Program
• Main Categories describing the Program
• Eligible Items that the Program will fund and any Notes about the Eligible Items
• Minimum and Maximum funding amounts of the Program where applicable
• Whether or not a Co-contribution is required by the applicant
• Applicant Eligibility which is the type of organisation you must be to apply
• Closing Month/s
• Geographical location of your project to be eligible
• The Funding Agency, their contact details and website

More Help

If you would like help with your search criteria selection please email us at admin@fundbase.com.au.