Blending or braiding funding sources is a common financial strategy in the early childhood field.

In this 2-part assignment (which you began in the previous module), you will research a real-life application of this financial strategy and gather insight from a professional who uses one or both methods in practice.

Part-2 (due here in Module 06) Interview and Summary

Complete an interview (by phone or via email if the person prefers to answer the questions in writing) with the contact person identified and confirmed in Module 05 using the following questions:

oes your program use blending funds, braiding funds, or both?

What are funding streams used?

What are your recommendations for maintaining a collaborative relationship with different funders?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of blending or braiding funding?

What lessons have you learned about blending and/or braiding funding?