About ECHO

ECHO was founded in regional New South Wales by Jack Gray. Its purpose is to create equal access to structured funding support so that viable ideas are not limited by capital, knowledge, geography, age, or background.

ECHO was created in response to a clear gap in the funding landscape. Across Australia, there are strong ideas in communities, schools, charities, small businesses, social enterprises, creative projects, and regional organisations, but many never progress because the pathway to funding is complex, competitive, and difficult to navigate. Grant and tender systems often require eligibility mapping, compliance checks, project planning, budgets, outcome statements, evidence, timelines, risk management, and professional written submissions. ECHO provides the structure around those ideas so they have a stronger chance of moving from concept to real-world impact.

ECHO is not simply a writing service. It acts as a facilitation partner, helping shape project concepts, match them with appropriate funding opportunities, and prepare submissions that are clear, compliant, strategic, and aligned with assessment criteria. The organisation supports individuals, community groups, charities, businesses, social enterprises, and organisations with credible funding or procurement pathways.

In October 2025, ECHO helped take a team of young people to Timor-Leste, creating a practical international experience focused on service, connection, learning, and global responsibility. The trip connected young Australians with charitable work, encouraged the next generation to understand and support developing nations, and provided the opportunity to attend an international permaculture festival.

The Timor-Leste trip demonstrates ECHO's commitment to action, not just advice. The organisation is willing to help create real experiences that expose young people to international development, sustainability, community-led change, and the responsibilities of global citizenship.