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How Build relationships and add value
such as the Gameplan Microgrant Template . The goal is to make purchases on behalf of the community group, giving products rather than cash. This approach provides checks and balances, but cuts Sludge , removing the need for financial auditing or for money to be handled.
Microgrants open doors to build relationships between communities, local authorities, event organisers, and other stakeholders. Success requires a personal touch involving contacting and working with community groups to add value to their activities and remove barriers to engagement. Support can be used to fund simple yet impactful activities. For example, delivering a gazebo shelter to enable care home residents to watch an outdoor event; or providing refreshments to support a children’s sports event. Microgrants won’t pay for the whole activity, but they will make them better.
Ask for a shopping list and take care of delivery
Once you have got to know each other, activity plans can be discussed and a shopping list drawn-up. No one likes missing a parcel delivery, so make it easy for groups to collect or have their items delivered.
How did it go?
Following-up with a phone call or visit after the event provides a personal touch to say Proper Thank Yous and find out how things went. This people-centred approach also helps understand the benefits of Microgrants and how they could be improved. This will help build healthier and happier communities that are supportive of events and initiatives in the future.
Exchange products not pounds
Many community groups operate informally without bank accounts and constitutions. Consequently, many will have never applied for funding. Keep things simple! Have straightforward Microgrant criteria targeted at social needs, and use a simple application form
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