Creative Care Self-Reflection Exercise: Module 6

Can you now identify at least two local funding opportunities for creative care (e.g., councils, foundations, municipal support)?

No, I can’t name any yet.

I can name one but I’m unsure how to approach it.

Yes, I can name at least two and know how they work.

Yes, I can name several and feel ready to apply.

Can you think of at least one potential partner in your community (care home, business, cultural centre) for your project?

No, not yet.

Yes, but I don’t know how to approach them.

Yes, and I know how to present my idea.

Yes, I already have ideas for collaboration.

If asked today, could you explain the benefits of your project to an elderly care facility manager?

No, I’d struggle.

Yes, I can mention one or two benefits.

Yes, I can explain several benefits clearly.

Yes, I can explain them convincingly with examples or stories.

Can you now distinguish between Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and Horizon Europe?

No, I don’t remember the differences.

I know the names but not the focus areas.

I know the main focus of each programme.

I know which one could fit my project idea.

Could you outline the main sections of a funding application (objectives, budget, timeline, evaluation)?

No, I couldn’t.

I know some sections but not all.

Yes, I can outline them with some detail.

Yes, I feel ready to write a draft application.

Could you keep track of spending and report to a funder if you received funding tomorrow?

No, I don’t know how.

I could record receipts but not make a report.

Yes, I could manage and report for small projects.

Yes, I could manage and report for larger projects.

How ready are you to evaluate the impact of your creative care activities?

Not ready — I don’t know how.

Somewhat ready — I can collect informal feedback.

Ready — I can design structured evaluation (e.g., surveys).

Very ready — I can prepare systematic reports with data.

Could you plan how to sustain your project after one grant ends?

No, I haven’t thought about it.

Yes, I know I should combine small funds.

Yes, I could plan to combine local and EU sources.

Yes, I could design a long-term multi-source strategy.

Do you now have ways to keep up with funding opportunities?

No, not yet.

Yes, I know one or two sources.

Yes, I follow several newsletters or networks.

Yes, I feel well-connected and informed.

After reading this chapter, how ready do you feel to take your next step toward funding?

More aware — I’ve taken my first step.

Motivated — I want to try a small application.

Prepared — I can take concrete action.

Confident — I can lead a funding initiative