How do I start to build a budget for my project?
Curious about how to start building a
budget for your project? Consider the
following questions:
• Determine the goals and outcomes you
want to achieve with the project. This will
help you create a realistic budget to meet
the expectations of the project.
• What materials will you need for the
recreation amenity or area? Have you
done some research on the costs
of those items?
• What will the project labor costs be? Do
you already have staff that can complete
the job or do you need to hire a company?
• What kind of maintenance will be
necessary to maintain the amenity or area?
• Do you have the right equipment to
perform the maintenance?
• How much of your operating budget will
be necessary to maintain the area and
make improvements as features become
worn down or need replaced?
• Who will be working at the site to maintain
it (e.g. staff, volunteers, etc.)? This will
help you determine cost of personnel to
maintain the amenity or facility.
Remember that partnerships lead to volunteer
opportunities, which could reduce the
amount of your budget spent on maintaining
the area. Here's a short list of groups you
could consider when starting your list of
organizations to reach out to: schools,
churches, local businesses, non-government
organizations, corporations, sports clubs, etc.
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Don't forget to
think of ways you
can reduce costs
by upcycling old or
discarded materials.
You can use old tires
for flowerbeds, or old barn wood
to repurpose into a bench. This
is important to think about when
designing your recreation project.
Playing at the Niobrara Outdoor Educational Rendezvous at Niobrara
State Park. (Knox County)
You're never alone; contact other
communities or Game and Parks to get
valuable input on building a budget.
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