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Funding Ready Guide

The Funding Ready Guide is designed to help community sport, recreation, and community sector strengthen their ability to attract and secure funding. Whether applying for grants, seeking sponsorship, or planning for long-term sustainability, the guide outlines the key foundations funders look for and provides practical advice, templates, and checklists to help organisations become more confident, prepared, and sustainable.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen existing practices, the guide encourages organisations to focus on long-term capability rather than the next funding application. By developing a clear purpose, demonstrating community need, strengthening governance and measuring impact, organisations can build credibility with funders and create a more sustainable future.

To find out more, or for support in getting "Funding Ready" contact the Taranaki Facilities Consortium.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Being funding ready helps organisations move from reacting to funding opportunities, to planning for them.

Support to progress Funding Readiness:

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 Templates to support you on your funding readiness journey: