How to write a winning school sports funding bid [Blog]

How to write a winning school sports funding bid [Blog]

A blog written by Stadia Sports from Broxap

Reopening sports facilities safely and responsibly calls for detailed planning.

Experience has shown that venues now need to be flexible enough to adapt to changing guidance quickly. Operators need to fully understand why measures are being strengthened or relaxed so they can explain this action to others. And activities must continue to meet public health guidelines.

But while returning to exercise may not be as straightforward as in the past, now is the time to seize a new appreciation for sports.

From installing new kit to getting pitches back in shape, a range of funding streams are opening up to ensure the nation can get back into healthy habits without risk.

The team Stadia Sports aim to make the process of getting a new activity off the ground as easy as possible.

Stadia Sports experts can not only help design and plan your installations, they can also advise on issues such as planning requirements, operation and maintenance of equipment and the essentials which make a site accessible, safe and inclusive.

To complement those services Stadia Sports also have a new funding guide. This is designed to highlight the revenue sources which exist to cover a range of costs.

As is the nature of grant funding, application windows vary and criteria can change. Stadia Sports guide is intended to showcase helpful starting points so individual organisations identify the ‘best fit’ funds for them.

Stadia Sports extensive bank of online case studies, quote breakdowns, images and technical specifications can also assist in supporting applications.

Top tips for making a funding application

There isn’t a one-size fits all approach to funding.

Make sure the grant you are applying for lines up with your needs. Ensure your project is right for the funding programme, don’t try and twist it to fit the criteria as funders will come back to your original bid when evaluating its success -and the potential for further support.

Consider the competition.

Even if you have an outstanding project idea, if it is presented poorly against other weaker but more polished entries it may not make it through the initial stages. Remember that the competition will be strong and that a great project needs a great application.

Give yourself enough time.

Make a note of the deadlines for each funding stream. Ensure applications are not rushed or delivered late. Build in enough time to complete the application fully, including time to find accurate answers to specific questions, or source the correct accompanying documentation that the grant might call for. And don’t forget to give the application a thorough review before pressing send.

Demonstrate clearly how you fit the criteria.

Don’t guess at what you think the assessment panel wants to know, use the criteria to guide your application. Make a clear case for your project and demonstrate how it shares the same priorities and objectives as the fund you are applying to. Tailor your answers to the questions. Avoid being generic or vague.

Work out your budget.

Are you requesting enough money? Do you have match funding in place if needed? Although project costs are estimated in the early stages of an application, it is important to consider issues such as contingency budgets and core costs that will enable you to deliver a project.

Are you requesting too much money? Will you realistically be able to spend the money on the project it was intended for within the require time frame? If not there is a risk you will have to pay the money back.

Know your outputs and outcomes.

Construct grant performance measures that reflect the project’s objectives. You will be using these measures to monitor how a target is being met. They will also be needed to gauge how worthy a project is for further funding and support.

The performance measures will also be of use during the course of the grant-funded period, to assess how well or how poorly a project is doing and whether changes need to be made.

What is the next step?

Download Stadia Sports funding guide. Think about the project you want funding for and how the cash support will help to get it off the ground and support your objectives.

Read through Stadia Sports case studies and familiarise yourself with the products and equipment we can offer. Consider how you can make your application stand out from others.

Get in touch with the Stadia Sports team of trained advisors. Arm yourself with as much information and detail as you can. Give Stadia Sports a call today on 01782 571719.

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