Question:
I have an assignment to create a health promoting intervention for my community . I have chosen swimming pool health, healthy waters, My assignment includes creating a budget for funding, a SWOT analysis of the proposed program and assigning project roles . I am thinking of doing posters about reasons for showering before swimming, to hang at the rec centers and do a display at the library. Also creating a proposal to the community recreation centers to install UV light in their pools which would reduce the need for chlorine in the pools. Any thoughts about how to finance a budget, and also to assign project roles? Any thoughts at all?
Answer:
It's hard to know where to start with creating a budget, but it's a great way to get an understanding of what things are doable and what things may be too expensive. Developing a good budget can help guide all kinds of decision like figuring out what the tasks are that need to be accomplished, how many people are needed, and what it will cost to do it. If the "ideal" budget is higher than the amount of money you actually have or think you will be able to get, then working with a budget can help you to make decisions about how to streamline your plans so that the project is more affordable. There is a nice resource in the Community Toolbox -- Chapter 43, Section 1 (Planning and Writing an Annual Budget). Good luck.
Question Date: Tue, 03/03/2015