Secure funding sources to ensure the project’s successful implementation and long-term sustainability. Identify potential funding streams, including grants, local government support, private sector partnerships, or crowd-funding. Gender budgeting is the tool to ensure that public funds benefit women to the same extent as men. Participatory budgeting is another innovative process that gives citizens a say in how public funds are spent. If applicable, you can advocate for including your proposal as part of your city’s mechanisms for participatory budgeting.