Planning your work

a
Do you know what you want to fund, and how much the costs are?
Funding organisations will require detail about what they are funding and a breakdown of the costs.
Yes, we have a project plan
Not quite - how can I get this clear?
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Review our support articles on planning for organisations, including support for project planning step by step guide

Our managing money section includes informaiton sheets on Budgeting
b
Does your project involve employing staff?
Are you intending to employ staff as part of your funding proposal?

We will not be employing new staff
We are intending to employ staff, how will this affect funding?

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Many funders will need to see job descriptions and person specifications for new staff during the funding process.

You might also need help managing people and with Human Resources.
c
Does your project require capital funding?
Capital funding is funding to be spent on assets for your group - buildings or equipment.
Yes, we have made estimates
Not sure if we need it - how do we do estimates?

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It is likely that you will be required to provide estimates for the work that will be carried out or equipment you want to buy.

If you want the money to buy equipment, get a quote from the suppliers or make a copy of the catalogue page. You may need to supply two or three quotes with your funding application, so it is worth shopping around.

Speak to the appropriate contractors and ask them to provide estimates.

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2Planning your work