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Download our grant templates, budget tools, and support documents to use at your own pace. These resources are designed to help you build capacity, refine your approach, and move from vision to impact.
These resources are provided free of charge as educational materials. They are designed to be used independently or alongside our other Launchpad Commons guides. Feel free to download, customize, and share them with your team.
Launchpad Commons Generic Grant Narrative
A ready-to-use master document with guided sections that any organization can duplicate and tailor to a specific funding opportunity, including CGAF which is accepted by many regional foundations.
- Problem statement, target population, and program description
- Goals, objectives, and evaluation plan
- Organizational capacity and leadership summary
- Budget narrative with line-item justifications
Letter of Support Template
A professional letter format for partner organizations, elected officials, or community leaders to endorse your work and validate your impact.
- Relationship between the supporting organization and your mission
- Specific contributions or collaborative role described
- Affirmation of community need and your capacity to deliver
- Contact information and signatory credentials
Grant Budget Templates
A clean, editable table with standard line items that can be adapted to match the financial requirements of any grant application.
- Personnel, fringe benefits, and contractor costs
- Supplies, equipment, and travel expenses
- Indirect costs and administrative overhead
- Matching funds and in-kind contributions
How to Use These Resources
Self-Study
Work through the templates and documents at your own pace. Each resource includes guided sections and prompts to help you tailor the content to your organization's needs.
Team Collaboration
Use these templates to facilitate discussions with your board, staff, or partners. They provide a structured framework for aligning on goals, budgets, and grant strategy.
Community Training
Share these resources with other organizations in your network. They can be adapted for group learning sessions and peer-to-peer capacity building.
We are continuously developing new templates and resources. Check back regularly for updated materials, and reach out if there is a specific resource that would help your organization.
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