Developing a well-thought out plan, not only ensures a successful project but also assists you in garnering more attention with the grant selection committee.
Plan and develop a funding program based on your mission. Know what you are planning to buy, why you want to buy it, and how much it will cost.
Check out our list of places to find grants, we’ll provide a list below.
Make sure to keep track of the grant’s deadline as well as specific requirements and criteria to be awarded the funds.
Applications may require everything from basic organizational information, to explanations of proposed work and financial data. The grant application process can be time consuming so it’s important to start early to meet the application deadline.
Plan and develop a funding program based on your mission. Know what you are planning to buy, why you want to buy it, and how much it will cost.
It’s important to cultivate a good relationship with your foundation contacts. Send a thank-you to anyone who lent a helping hand. Keep your contacts up to date on your playground progress, and check on the status of your applications.
There are many grant programs available, you just have to know where to look for them. There are federal and state programs that award grants for playgrounds. More corporations like Lowe’s, Aetna Foundation, Hasbro, and Walmart also offer grants for park and playground projects.
ARP ESSER provides a total of nearly $122 billion to States and school districts to help reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students. In addition to ARP ESSER, the ARP Act includes $3 billion for special education, $850 million for the Outlying Areas, $2.75 billion to support non-public schools, and additional funding for homeless children and youth, Tribal educational agencies, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.