Understanding the service
We assess your programme, evidence, budget and donor readiness. The engagement covers guidance, not a promise of funding or placement with a donor.
Match the project to the funder
Identify what the funder supports, where it operates and how it selects partners. A focused proposal explains a real need and your capacity to respond. Sending the same generic document to every donor rarely answers the questions specific to each opportunity.
Show readiness without overstating results
Use accurate registration, accounts and activity evidence. Distinguish completed work from planned work and label estimates. Develop a feasible budget, delivery plan and monitoring approach. Readiness support improves the quality of the application; it does not purchase access to a guaranteed grant.
Preparation checklist
Use this as a starting file, not a universal eligibility decision. ACS confirms the final checklist against your actual entity, activity and reporting period.
- Organisation profile and registration records
- Verified project objectives and activities
- Budget and supporting financial information
- Approved content, images and reporting records
Keep originals and final versions distinguishable. Record missing information before submission and use the agreed private channel for sensitive evidence.
From enquiry to agreed work
- Share the requirement and relevant reporting period.
- ACS reviews the records and confirms the scope and charges.
- Preparation, review and authorised filing or delivery.
- Receive completion records and the next-step checklist.
Better alignment between your project and a potential funder requirement. Timing depends on the supplied records, applicable process and external review. No authority decision or processing date is guaranteed.
ACS professional fee
Government fees, taxes, provider charges and additional professional work are separate unless the written quote says otherwise. The listed fee is not a grant, tax, contribution or licence payment. Online payments remain inactive.
Frequently asked questions
Is the service a promise to raise a fixed amount?
No. Funding outcomes depend on the donor and project. The agreed scope is preparation or coordination, not assured money.
Can a new NGO apply without past projects?
Some opportunities may allow it, others may not. State the actual track record and review each opportunity rather than inventing experience.
What does the listed professional fee include?
The ACS fee covers only the work confirmed in your quote. Government fees, taxes, provider or certification-body charges and additional professional work are separate unless expressly included. Booking does not activate an online payment.
What should I share for the first discussion?
Start with your requirement and the relevant period or project. The callback form needs only your name and mobile number. Share identity, banking or financial documents only through the agreed private workflow.
Discuss your requirement
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References & context
This is a practical ACS preparation guide, not a statement of jurisdiction-specific legal requirements. Confirm the relevant authority, issuer or recipient requirements before acting.
Prepared by ACS Consultancy with AI-assisted drafting. Published 3 October 2026. These general resources are not individually reviewed legal, tax or financial advice. Official requirements can change; check the applicable period and obtain the appropriate qualified advice before filing or making a financial decision.