How to get funding for a playgroup

[Mum2SweetCs]

Hi All,

I go to an extremely fantastic playgroup that was funded by the govt. They have qualified teachers there and speech pathologists etc.

I really love it but their funding by the govt ends this year. Does anyone know how I can help with them finding funding?

My company wont help because they arent doing well themselves and have just retrenched people, so thats a no go.

Any ideas would definately help!!

Thank you all!!

[Lulu]

Local Council for a start

[AliBaby]

That makes me so cross when governments cut off funding too these wonderful places!!!

THe onyl thing I can think of is fundraising. We do this alot at school when funds run out.

Chocolate drives are always a hit and a big taker of money. You can ring up cadbury's or mars or alternatively look up their websites for more info.

it will not generate nearly enough money for what you need but will be a good start.

Also not sure but maybe you can contact your local paper and ask them if they would like to write a story on it to try and generate interest with funding. If it is a good centre then lots of people will be disappointed that they may have to close if they dont get the funding they need.

Good luck

[Kazbah]

safeway community grants.

iga community grants

if anyone works for telstra, telstra community grants

[Mum2SweetCs]

Thanks ladies.

These ladies at the playgroup do such a great job. It is ashamed the govt aint funding it anymore.

The playgroup offers help to alot of disadvantaged families and helps different cultures to fit in.

Such a shame.

I asked my company but unfortunately they only sponsor things that will generate LEADS *sigh* all about the money!

[Lulu]

Talk to the local council member and the local papers. Do you know how much they need to run for a year?

Our council used to fund half the things we wanted, like shade sails etc.

[BabyMama]

Hi Phoenixml

I know this was posted a while ago but thought I'd let you know of another avenue depending on what state you're in. Lotterywest in WA offer funding to playgroups. Not sure if you have similar funding if you're in another state. Might be worth calling the Playgroup Association in your state for more info. I used to work at the Playgroup Association in WA and we knew of quite a few funding options for playgroups so it's worth giving them a call (though they usually only provide info for members) - still worth a try though.