About Us

At Growth Grants, we believe that visionary businesses shouldn’t be held back by a lack of capital—nor should they be locked out of government funding simply because the application process is too rigid, complex, and time-consuming to face alone.

Our consultancy was founded to level the playing field. With a foundational background rooted in top-tier corporate advisory, our team brings big-firm expertise directly to ambitious, growing businesses. We saw firsthand how brilliant companies with game-changing projects were missing out on millions in available funding, and we set out to build a streamlined, done-for-you alternative.

We don’t just point you toward open funding rounds; we act as your dedicated strategic partners. Our team handles the entire end-to-end process—from intensive eligibility mapping and financial evidence gathering to compliance-checked drafting and final submission. Because of our deep roots in strategic advisory, we know exactly how government assessors evaluate applications and how to translate your business goals into a high-scoring case.

Securing a grant shouldn’t feel like a gamble. When you partner with Growth Grants, you get straightforward, honest advice and a team entirely invested in your commercial success. We take the heavy lifting completely off your plate so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.

Director

Over the past three years, Tessa has played a pivotal role in helping more than 200 businesses successfully access grant funding and leverage the R&D Tax Incentive. Her expertise in navigating the complexities of these financial opportunities has been instrumental in securing substantial funding for a diverse range of enterprises.

Before transitioning into the grant and funding sector, Tessa built a solid foundation in digital marketing. During her tenure in this field, she specialised in developing and implementing tailored marketing strategies that drove growth and enhanced the visibility of numerous businesses. Her background in digital marketing provided her with valuable insights into effective business development and strategic planning, which she now applies to her work in grant funding and tax incentives.

Senior Sales Consultant

Through his 20 years of experience working with small and medium-sized enterprises, Shan has gained extensive insight into an array of roadblocks that tend to confront businesses today.

He found that the biggest roadblocks often centre around a disruption of cashflow, or a lack of education regarding assistance that is available in terms of government grants and Tax Offsets.

This is what motivated Shan to enter this space.

Seeing too many hard-working, self-sacrificing, innovative people fall into financial ruin or growth stagnation in their businesses, when there was help out there all along.

Shan has an unyielding passion for helping others succeed in their business, allowing them to build a better future for themselves, their families, and the Australian economy.

Competitive Grant Writer

Marcia brings over 16 years of experience in grant proposal development, securing $27 million in funding across Australian and international projects. Her expertise lies in meticulous attention to detail, strong project management, and crafting compelling proposals that meet all criteria from the funding body’s perspective.

Marcia’s work involves:

• Identifying grant opportunities and understanding guidelines
• Liaising with funding bodies and project teams
• Developing coherent grant proposals and supporting documents

She has experience in establishing grant calendars, writing Expressions of Interest, Letters of Intent, and full proposals, and coordinating multi-partner submissions, including budgets and letters of support.

Marcia’s diverse background spans big Pharma, startups, and the Technology Transfer sector in the US, Singapore, and Australia.

She has also worked in the Not-for-Profit sector in Australia, supporting startups, small businesses, universities, and nonprofits in fields such as Medical, Health, Engineering, and Education.

With a PhD from the University of Western Australia and postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins and NIH, Marcia excels in:

• Grant Development and Review
• Academic and Business Writing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Coordinating Major Bids
• Identifying Research Funding Sources
• Research Promotion