So you've got an idea for a project or wish to develop yourself further within coaching or umpiring but you don't have the funds to support this development? The below steps should help you in any application process to obtain funding:

Get Organised

Make sure you have a clear idea about what you want to do and how the money you are seeking will help you achieve this.

Understand the Application Process

Ensure that your application meets all the necessary requirements for funding as laid out in the funders criteria guidelines. If you are unsure on the criteria or want clarification on any matter during your application do not be afraid to contact the funders and talk to them.

Complete a draft application before you formally apply for funding

This is to be done as a precaution, for if you accidentally put the wrong information into the wrong section of the form you do not have another one to replace this. Therefore photocopying the original allows you to complete the form as a draft and should you make any accidental mistakes you can highlight these and ensure they are rectified when completing the original form for processing. Only complete the original application when you are happy with what you have written.

Make sure you meet the funding criteria

Ensure you highlight in as much detail as possible how you meet the funders criteria to help create a stronger application in securing those needed funds.

Send your application with plenty of time to spare

Its not always such a good idea to send your completed application just before deadline for postal timelines may mean you miss the application deadline regardless of whether it was posted the day before closing or not. Therefore it is highly recommended to send your completed application at least a few weeks, or if completed earlier then as soon as, for this will give you a better opportunity of your application arriving in time and may allow for the funders to pre read your application prior and post deadline.

Please note that whilst Netball South West can provide details of funding sources, we are not ourselves in a position to fund individuals or community groups.

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