Truvation perspective · Project planning
Start with the community priority
A persuasive application begins with a community-defined purpose. Describe the strengths and work already in place, who the project serves and what people want to achieve. The community identifies who has authority to shape and approve the work, including any knowledge shared in the application.
Choose a manageable first phase
Separate the longer-term vision from the work a particular funding request can reasonably support. A first phase might establish the service model, test feasibility or prepare a plan for the next stage. For each phase, describe what will be produced and which decisions are needed.
Build the operating picture
A building or program concept is only part of the cost. Plan for people, supervision, training, maintenance, transportation, technology and reporting. Make assumptions visible and distinguish startup costs from ongoing service delivery.
Match the opportunity to the project
Review the funder’s current criteria, who can apply, what kinds of work and costs the grant can support, deadlines and reporting requirements. Ask the funder if anything is unclear. Keep the community’s priority central when deciding whether an opportunity fits.
Make the next decision clear
Finish with a short, usable project brief: purpose, scope, partners, deliverables, schedule, budget assumptions and an accountable lead. This becomes the starting point for a proposal and for the work that follows.
Support for this work
Sources & scope
Original Truvation planning guidance. The references support the topics identified below; they are not a complete evidence review, project approval or endorsement of Truvation.
Purpose, activities, resources and review
Public Safety Canada — Project planning (opens in a new tab)↗General project-planning principles from a crime-prevention funding context. Each funding program has its own eligibility, costs and application requirements.
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