Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Welcome to the Northern Beaches Community Development Grants online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. If this is the first time you are applying using SmartyGrants, click ‘Start a Submission’, then ‘Register here’. View the Guidelines For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please call us on 8495 6119 or 8495 5228 during business hours or email communitygrants@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au and quote your submission number. You can also book a 15-minute appointment to speak to the team. If you need help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant FAQ's.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
