Pool your resources
In advance of your application it is important to identify and build your Project Funding Team. Include and involve your team members from and throughout the early stages of the application and project. A successful application will come from the result of the combined efforts of your team.
Give your application a community face. Think about whether your application would benefit input and backing from community groups, schools, parent and teachers associations, staff and parents. More often than not involving the community would demonstrate to your funders that this is backed by the community, that there is a requirement for the project and that you have done your research.
Try to gather support material from those who wish to participate, support or will benefit from the project. It is important to include all those who have views in your submission and make sure you have their agreement to do so. Remember the funding body may want to talk to the stakeholders during implementation of your project, it’s good to advise your stakeholders that they may be contacted.
Most funding organisations will expect as part of your submission to include a credible and achievable project plan. Highlight if any of your stakeholders has valid experience in delivering similar projects, try to include case studies in your application and make sure this is highlighted.
Step Two: Choose your funding source.
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