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# prepare your project plan

step by step, you will reach your goal!

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">❤️ <strong>Motivation</strong></td><td align="center">Why does your city need a USE-IT map?</td><td><a href="/use-it-wiki/funding-your-project/prepare-your-project-plan/motivation.md">motivation</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center">🗓️ <strong>Reverse schedule</strong></td><td align="center">Making a plan by starting from the end.</td><td><a href="/use-it-wiki/funding-your-project/prepare-your-project-plan/reverse-schedule.md">reverse schedule</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center">💰 <strong>Budget</strong></td><td align="center">Money money money, is indeed funny!</td><td><a href="/use-it-wiki/funding-your-project/prepare-your-project-plan/budget.md">budget</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>