{"id":17405,"date":"2020-10-12T13:40:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T02:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/?page_id=17405"},"modified":"2024-04-10T16:38:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T06:38:24","slug":"project-ready-key-principles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/clubs\/thriving-tennis-venues\/getting-project-ready\/project-ready-key-principles","title":{"rendered":"Project Ready Key Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Successful projects can take time to prepare and deliver. To get started, here are some key principles to consider, and you can engage with your local Tennis Development Officer for more in-depth guidance, prior to exploring grant and funding opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25296 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/files\/2024\/04\/IS-YOUR-CLUB-PROJECT-READY--543x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/files\/2024\/04\/IS-YOUR-CLUB-PROJECT-READY--543x768.png 543w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/files\/2024\/04\/IS-YOUR-CLUB-PROJECT-READY--768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/files\/2024\/04\/IS-YOUR-CLUB-PROJECT-READY-.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>1. PREPARE<\/h5>\n<p>Prepare your project well in advance of grant funding programs being announced and open.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Identify &amp; assess required projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Align with relevant local, state and national plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Understand the case for change focused on community benefit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Determine available funds and potential funding sources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>2. PARTNER<\/h5>\n<p>Build relationships early on and develop them throughout the process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Create partners who will support your project, i.e. your local council, schools, MP, local businesses and community groups etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Obtain landowner consent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Create a stakeholder engagement plan to bring your partners along the journey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>3. PLAN<\/h5>\n<p>Plan your project, gather information and determine what additional funding is required<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Develop realistic timelines and milestones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Obtain quotes, consents, approvals and commitments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Communicate your progress across your local network and use this to promote your project further<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>4. PROCEED<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Now that you\u2019re project ready, keep your local Tennis Development Officer up to date and when steps 1-3 are complete request a letter of support from TNSW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Projects where a detailed project plan has been completed and endorsed by key stakeholders, and relevant approvals have been sought, are far more likely to translate into strong grant applications with increased likelihood of success.<\/p>\n<p>Engage your Tennis NSW local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/about\">Tennis Development Officer<\/a>\u00a0regarding your project and you can also find many useful resources on the <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shrEJMOeaarCDKJ3G\">Tennis NSW Grants Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Successful projects can take time to prepare and deliver. To get started, here are some key principles to consider, and you can engage with your local Tennis Development Officer for more in-depth guidance, prior to exploring grant and funding opportunities. &nbsp; 1. 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