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22 22 START YOUR TO-DO LIST What are the steps you must go through to approve development of a natural play area? Create an approximate timeline it takes to go from idea, to approval, to development. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Do you have a budget already? If so, what? If not, what do you think you can realistically do? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are the available funding sources for developing the natural play project (i.e., grant or donation opportunities)? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What are the opportunities to reduce the cost of developing a natural play project (e.g., low or no-cost engaging activities, donated or available low to no-cost materials, self-perform or volunteer labor, others)? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Are there opportunities to construct the project in phases? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What is a reasonable timeline, or necessary deadline, for the design and completed installation of the natural play area? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ PROCESS Working for an agency? Every agency has their own specific processes to accomplish a project. Some can be quite complex and create challenges in the timeline. Be mindful of your agency's processes as part of the planning phase. Have you missed any major or minor procedural details? Ask questions and make a list! For employees of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, you may contact the Planning and Programming Division for assistance. Potential funding sources: » Government funds » Federal grants » Private foundation grants » Corporations » Local suppliers So you have a vision for your play area, Now The Work Begins... INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES