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1. Tips for writing your application<\/h3>\n

TIP 1: Double-check the\u00a0<\/span>thumb rules<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to make sure you qualify. Can you check off all the dots?<\/p>\n

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TIP 2: Not a born writer? Enthusiasm & excitement prevail. Don\u2019t get lost and focus on\u00a0<\/span>why<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>you want to do this project and\u00a0<\/span>how<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>you want to achieve it. You can add visuals (photos and\/or videos) to support your story.<\/p>\n

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TIP 3:\u00a0<\/span>Who are you?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>What do you stand for? Why is accomplishing your project important (and unique)? Highlight this!<\/p>\n

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TIP 4: Demonstrate how CODE DANS + can help foster\u00a0<\/span>talent development.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TIP 5: Make sure you write down your idea as\u00a0<\/span>clearly<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>as possible. Have a friend or acquaintance\u00a0<\/span>proofread<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>it and ask them for feedback. Based on your text, do they understand what you are planning?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Tips for preparing your budget<\/h3>\n

Preparing a budget is not an easy task, but essential when applying for financial assistance. Your budget should be a reflection of your project ideas. Hopefully these tips will help you along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TIP 1:\u00a0<\/span>Don\u2019t panic<\/strong>. It takes some work, agreed! But it\u2019s preparation that you make and that will ease the process of your project. This will tell you immediately how feasible your project is financially.<\/p>\n

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TIP 2: Think carefully about\u00a0<\/span>what<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>you want to do exactly and\u00a0<\/span>what supplies and people<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>you will need to accomplish this project. The budget template in the application form will put you on the right track of what costs are involved in a project. Make sure the ideas of your project are reflected in the budget and vice versa, that all amounts in your budget are reflected in your project ideas.<\/p>\n

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TIP 3: Request quotes, do price comparisons, google the price of materials\u2026 & reflect your\u00a0<\/b><\/span>research<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in your budget. Talk about how you arrive at certain costs, especially for larger amounts.<\/p>\n

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TIP 4: List your income: How many tickets do you expect to sell? How much beverage revenue? Will you sell merchandise or other items? Will you get any funds from other funding sources: government, city, sponsors\u2026? This will make sure you have an idea of how much money you will be short of and thus apply to CODE DANS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0 Tips for organizing an event or project<\/h3>\n

TIP 1: On\u00a0ikorganiseer.be<\/a> you will find a lot of tips on money matters, obligations, volunteers, communication of your event, safety and prevention\u2026. Are you setting up your first activity? Or do you have questions about certain aspects of organizing an event, be sure to consult their site.<\/p>\n

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TIP 2:\u00a0Copyright.<\/strong>\u00a0Dance often involves (live) music. Register your activity with\u00a0Unisono.<\/a>\u00a0Have questions about this? Contact them directly and they will help you see the forest for the trees.<\/p>\n

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TIP 3: Borrow equipment? Many cities or towns have a\u00a0lending service<\/strong>. Furthermore, you can also contact your province\u2019s lending service. In addition, feel free to make a call, or reach out to local organizations\/cultural centers;\u00a0<\/strong>sharing materials<\/strong>\u00a0is the future! Or you rent from a private company, of course.<\/p>\n

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TIP 4: Working with\u00a0volunteers<\/strong>? Then surf to\u00a0Vlaams Steunpunt voor Vrijwilligerswerk<\/a>. There you can search for volunteers, read up on obligations or take out\u00a0free insurance<\/a> for them.<\/p>\n

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TIP 5:\u00a0Business and administrative support<\/strong>, how do you pay someone? Should I set up a non-profit organization? What funding opportunities exist? Check the info on the website of\u00a0Danspunt\u00a0<\/a>or\u00a0Cultuurloket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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TIP 6: Extra resources?<\/p>\n