How Do You Get Grants For School Playground Equipment?
Getting grants to fund the purchase of school playground equipment is a four-part process no matter how much money you actually need. It takes careful planning followed by strategic research to locate funders. Then you must prepare a request for a grant that meets each funder’s specification and also resonates with the funder’s giving priorities. After that, there is a protocol about what to do while waiting for the funder’s decision and after becoming funded. Determine exactly what you need to buy for your school playground and how much it will cost. Itemize what you will buy with the grant funds, and be specific about all the associated costs. Include shipping and installation fees. Find out if your new playground will incur new liability insurance costs. If you plan to contract with a specific vendor, obtain a bid on the vendor’s letterhead to include as an attachment and also reference in the body of the grant request. Consider who will use the playground. Assemble accurate demogra
