Funding
Get the information you need before you start your project.
Funding Options
Fundraising
Where to start?
- Fundraising is an opportunity to bring the community together and spark excitement about a new playground. Children and their families can look forward to a new place to play, develop and have fun.
- A fundraising event allows members of the community to support something they believe in, while interacting with and enjoying fundraising festivities.
- Most importantly, you can raise a substantial amount of funds to make your playground dream a reality, whether your commercial playground is to be built at a public park, school or business.
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Sourcewell
Big buying power. Local choice.
- Save time and money by purchasing from Sourcewell's ready-to-use, competitively solicited contracts.
- The primary function of Sourcewell is to create a national cooperative of contract purchasing opportunities for products and services on behalf of its members.
- Is your business a Sourcewell member? If so, you can save significant time and money for your playground projects.
Learn more about Cooperative buying programs
Grants
With so many Grants, how do I know which apply to my business?
- Grants can be a game-changer for your project, providing a significant financial boost.
- Wherever you are located, there are numerous grants specifically designed for projects similar to yours.
- Discover various grants available to you by exploring the list tailored to your region.
- We will continue to update our grant list, so that you can refer back to it anytime.
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COSTARS
COSTARS is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program and serves as a conduit through which registered and eligible Pennsylvania local public procurement units (LPPUs) and Pennsylvania state-affiliated entities (together "Members") are able to leverage contracts established by DGS to cost-effectively and efficiently identify suppliers with whom to do business.
- Learn more about COSTARS HERE
- Watch this quick video to learn more about COSTARS.
- Member information
Sourcewell
When it comes to purchasing, city leaders get the best of both worlds – local dealer access with national buying power through cooperative purchasing. They keep taxpayer dollars in the community while saving time and money during the procurement process by utilizing Sourcewell contracts to buy equipment, office supplies, technology, and other goods.
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NJ Start
The NJSTART Marketplace shopping experience offers easy searching and purchasing from Statewide contracts, resulting in valuable spend data for strategic sourcing. Local governments will be able to use NJSTART to conduct their procurements and will have access to all registered suppliers.
- Learn more about NJ Start HERE
- Get Started HERE
- Local Government info HERE
- State Agency info HERE
ESCNJ
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative System (ESCNJ) has been in existence since 1977, and has grown to become the largest cooperative pricing system in New Jersey. With over 1,500 members, participants include school districts, colleges, universities, municipalities, county governments, housing authorities, libraries, fire districts and more. Our goal is to save taxpayers money by seeking out great prices for our members.
- Learn more about ESCNJ HERE
- Co-Operative Pricing System details HERE
- Members Section HERE