Tips and advice on how to secure funding for your playground project

Playground FundingPlayground Funding

How much will it cost and where

will I get the money from?

These are two of the manyquestions that could be rushing

through your mind, but byreading this you have takenthe first steps in getting your

project off the ground.

• Don’t rush into anything, take your time!• Think about your current situation – your strengths, weaknesses• Build a team and delegate roles• Communicating well with your team is essential• Publicity – get your message out there, come up with a publicity

plan• Make sure you know where you stand legally

Make a PlanMake a Plan

• What are your aims and how will you achieve them?• Why is your project important? Who will benefit? How will you

provide evidence?• Plan a timeframe

Make a PlanMake a Plan

• How much will it cost in total?• How will you raise the funds? Your own

fundraising or funding bodies?• How much do you need from funders?• Break it down into specific items• Select appropriate funders• Do your research• Learn from others• On-going costs – how will you maintain your

project once funding stops

Know Your BudgetKnow Your Budget

Writing your ideas down can be very challenging. Here are some tips to get you started!

Application WritingApplication Writing

Key starting points•Make sure that you address your application to the correct person.•Personalise your application to each individual funder.•Use a clear font with a simple layout and structure.•Use a clear, catchy and appropriate title.

Writing style•Be passionate and enthusiastic about the project.

•Be emotional.•Be interesting and fresh.

•Be different (stand out from the rest).

Application WritingApplication Writing

Language•Keep it simple and don’t waffle! Short, concise, to the point.

•Use active language

•Illustrate how the project will make a difference

•Make it personal using ‘we’ and ‘us’.

•Tell a story to allow funders to relate to the project.

•Case studies of previous projects will back your application up –

show your success stories!

Application WritingApplication Writing

Finally•Proof read it over and over again using numerous people (fresh eyes might pick on something that you have missed).

•Always check for consistency.

Application WritingApplication Writing

• Maintain your relationship with your funder by keeping them, and your community, informed of any changes that you might make

• Say thank you!

• Invite the funders to your grand opening and send them photographs of your finished site

After Your ApplicationAfter Your Application