The following are a few of the questions/concerns that the KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play team has recieved by Mayors or City Managers regarding Playful City USA and the application process. These might help you as you approach your elected officials about this national recognition program. If you have questions/answers that have come up has you go through this process, we would love to hear them. Please post your comments on this forum so that others can view and learn. Thanks!
Q. How much does the program cost or is there a fee?
A. No cost or fee.
Q. What does the program require of the Mayor or City Manager?
A. The Mayor or City Manager must be a member of the play board, task force or commission, and also sign the Play Day Proclamation.
Q. Is this a grant program and if so how much money will we receive?
A. This is not a grant program, it is a national recognition program.
Q. What are the requirements for becoming a PCUSA
A. Five commitments
Q. How are towns/cities selected
A. It’s a self-selection process. The KaBOOM! team will review the applications and determine if each PCUSA community has met the five commitment criteria.
When is the deadline for the "Day of Play" for 2008? Does it have to be before theMay deadline or could it be scheduled for June or July?
We understand that weather and logistics might dictate a Play Day after the May 15th deadline. Include your proposed date and your plan for how you will engage your community in a day of play!