Funding
Information sources, success stories, tips and case studies on various types of funding, from tried-and-true methods to more recent innovations.
- Economic Activities & Concessions
This section covers income-generating ideas and strategies such as facilities rental, gifts and catalogs, naming programs, and vending.
- Fundraising Strategies
Different methods of raising funds, from corporate sponsorships to grant proposals and programs.
- Public Funding
Funds can be gleaned from the public sector as well as the private, as these links and materials will attest.
- Corporate Sponsorships
Whether you need funds for a program or event, or an entire capital campaign, corporate sponsors could mean more "buy-in" than "sell-out."
- Foundation Grants
In this time of shrinking public budgets, foundation grants are a critical source of funds for parks and open spaces.
- Land Acquisition
Does a vacant lot or waterfront dump look like a playground or park to you? If so, go get it!
- Funding Sources for Greenway Projects
An array of opportunities from local, state and federal and private sources, courtesy of North Carolina's Apple Country Greenway Commission.
