Templates & Tools
Resources to turn foundation work into a budget.
Complete Budget Development Toolkit
Five resources for a community-grounded budget.
Evidence-Based Budget Template
ExcelConnects every previous lesson to costed line items.
Community Partnership Valuation Guide
PDFValue volunteer time, facilities, and partner services.
Multi-Year Sustainability Planner
ExcelThree-year decreasing-dependency framework.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Tools
ExcelBenchmarking, leverage, and value calculators.
Budget Quality Assurance Checklist
PDFStandards to check before you submit.
📚 Usage Guides
5-Step Budget Development Workflow
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1
Translate Activity Designs into Costs
Convert Lesson 2.2 plans into costed line items.
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Quantify Partnerships and Sustainability
Value cost-share, then build the three-year pathway.
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3
Check Value and Standards
Run the analysis tools and quality checklist before submitting.
Pro Tips
- Budgeting takes about one full day.
Complete Your Project Development Journey
Your foundation work comes together here. Download the resources to finish.