Eagle Project Funding Ideas

[scout161]

Do any of you have ideas at raising large amounts of money for an Eagle Scout project (say $3000-$4000)?

[SemperParatus]

I assume this is for the flag pole project.

 

You will probably need to have multiple fundraising efforts going on. Consider selecting a scout or other youth you know to act as the project's fundraising chair and lead and empower them to organize the efforts, recruit fundraisers and handle the related paperwork.

 

Any of the normal scout fundraising projects could be considered - selling pizzas or candy, carwashes, pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, etc. Also, consider seeking grants from non-profit patriotic organizations that may have an interest in this project (VFW and American Legion posts, flag day foundations, etc.). If this project will include a 'courtyard' surround, maybe you could sell bricks to sponsors with their names chiseled on the bricks as a perpetual thank you for their support. If your town has a local Independence Day celebration, maybe the powers that be would allow you to engage in a related fundraising activity (e.g., selling snowballs to parade watchers topped with mini flags).

 

Good luck.

[madkins007]

Yeah, what he said.

 

Also- Isn't the school putting up any of the money? And if they are not, what are their plans for maintaining the poles and flags?

 

Traditionally, when trying to raise biggish bucks, you ask a few questions:

 

1. Who benefits? School and neighborhood in this case, so try class competitions for funding- the class that raises the most gets a pizza or ice cream (or whatever else you can get donated). 'Penny drive/penny wars' (I don't understand penny war rules, but they seem to be effective), etc.

 

2. Who loves the subject? Benevolent and patriotic groups- so ask them for grants and so forth. Oddly enough, a local bar might be a great source of support (ask the dads.)

 

3. Who has the deep pockets? Do a search for available grants- there are a LOT of them, and the smaller ones don't take a lot of paperwork. Who has stuff they can donate- like home centers or paving contractors. People who install the poles, if approached properly, may be able to help offer ideas on this. Is there a school alumni that can be asked? A corporate partner that can share some loot?

 

4. What surprise, hidden sources of income might there be? 4th of July is coming up fast- can you sell small yard flags for a decent profit? Can you offer classes on some related subject and charge for them? Can you put on a show and pass a hat? (Hey- arrange for formal flag ceremonies several days in a row at a good nearby flagpole- Marines in full dress, police or firemen color guards, VFW, etc. Give a BRIEF speech and pass around a hat. Share fairly with the performers.)