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Below is everything you need to do:

1. A page-by-page Canva layout plan

2. Exact text + headings for each page

3. Fillable worksheet content (what fields to include)

4. Final export settings for a polished, branded PDF

You’ll be able to build this start-to-finish in Canva.

📘 CANVA BUILD GUIDE

CivicGrowth Grant Launch Toolkit

🔹 STEP 1: CANVA FILE SETUP

Canva Document Type

· Create Design → Document

· Size: US Letter (8.5 x 11)

· Orientation: Portrait

· Pages: ~18–22 total

Brand Styling (recommended defaults)

· Primary colors:

· Deep green / teal (authority & civic trust)

· Soft sage / neutral beige background

· Fonts (Canva-safe):

· Headings: Playfair Display, Libre Baskerville, or DM Serif

· Body: Inter, Lato, or Montserrat

· Design vibe:

· Clean

· Calm

· Professional

· No clip art

· Subtle icons only

🧱 PAGE-BY-PAGE LAYOUT + CONTENT

🟢 PAGE 1 — COVER

Title (large): Grants Launch Toolkit

Subtitle: A practical system for preparing, organizing, and managing grant applications

Footer text: Prepared by Civic Growth Marketing CivicGrowthMarketing.com

Design notes:

· Full-page soft background

· Thin divider line

· Optional abstract shape or subtle texture

· NO photos needed

🟢 PAGE 2 — HOW TO USE THIS TOOLKIT

Heading:

How to Use This Toolkit

Body text:

This toolkit is designed to help municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations prepare for funding opportunities before applications open.

Rather than reacting to deadlines, this system helps you build a repeatable, organized grant process that saves time, reduces errors, and supports long-term compliance.

Bullet list:

· Complete sections in order

· Save completed worksheets digitally

· Update annually or when leadership changes

· Use as your central grant reference

🟢 PAGE 3 — THE GRANT LANDSCAPE

Heading:

Understanding the Grant Landscape

Body:

Funding agencies evaluate more than project ideas. They assess whether an organization has the systems, documentation, and capacity to manage public or private funds responsibly.

Strong grant applicants demonstrate:

· Clear need

· Defined scope

· Financial accountability

· Internal controls

· Reporting readiness

🟢 PAGE 4 — THE GRANT LAUNCH FRAMEWORK

Heading:

The Grant Launch Framework

Four box layout (icons optional):

Organization Your administrative and legal foundation

Project Clear scope, eligibility, and outcomes

Process Defined internal review and approvals

Compliance Financial, reporting, and recordkeeping readiness

📂 WORKSHEET SECTION (FILLABLE PAGES)

These are fillable by typing directly into Canva (or after PDF export).

🟢 PAGE 5 — WORKSHEET: ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Heading:

Organizational Profile Worksheet

Text fields to include (each with a line or box):

· Legal Organization Name

· Physical Address

· Mailing Address

· EIN / Tax ID

· UEI Number

· SAM.gov Status

· Primary Grant Contact

· Authorized Signer

Section Divider

Mission Statement (2–3 paragraphs): [Large text box]

🟢 PAGE 6 — WORKSHEET: PROJECT OVERVIEW

Heading:

Project Overview

Project Title: Funding Program (if known):

Project Summary: [Large text box]

Project Location: Target Population: Estimated Timeline:

🟢 PAGE 7 — WORKSHEET: STATEMENT OF NEED

Heading:

Statement of Need

Describe the problem or need: [Large text box]

Supporting data or evidence: [Medium text box]

Community impact if funded: [Large text box]

🟢 PAGE 8 — WORKSHEET: ELIGIBILITY CHECK

Heading:

Eligibility & Feasibility Review

☐ Project aligns with funder priorities ☐ Costs are allowable ☐ Timeline is realistic ☐ Match funding identified (if required) ☐ Staff capacity confirmed

Notes: [Text box]

🟢 PAGE 9 — DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM

Heading:

Documentation & File Management

Two-column layout:

Core Documents to Maintain

· Articles of Incorporation

· Bylaws

· Insurance

· Audits / Financials

· Policies

· Board / Commission Lists

Recommended Folder Structure

· Organizational

· Financial

· Project

· Applications

· Awards

· Reports

🟢 PAGE 10 — WORKSHEET: INTERNAL APPROVAL FLOW

Heading:

Internal Review & Approval Workflow

Grant Manager: Finance Reviewer: Project Lead: Authorized Signatory:

Approval Steps (numbered list with checkboxes):

1. Opportunity Review

2. Eligibility Review

3. Budget Approval

4. Administrative Review

5. Final Authorization

🟢 PAGE 11 — BUDGETING OVERVIEW

Heading:

Budget & Financial Readiness

Bullet sections:

· Personnel

· Equipment

· Supplies

· Contracted Services

· Travel

· Indirect Costs

· Matching Funds

Reminder text: Budgets must align directly with the project narrative and comply with procurement requirements.

🟢 PAGE 12 — WORKSHEET: BUDGET PLANNING

Heading:

Budget Planning Worksheet

Category	Description	Estimated Cost

(Add 6–8 rows)

🟢 PAGE 13 — TRACKING SYSTEM

Heading:

Grant Tracking & Deadlines

Table:

Funder

Program

Deadline

Amount

Status

🟢 PAGE 14 — SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Heading:

Application Submission Checklist

☐ Application completed ☐ Narrative reviewed ☐ Budget approved ☐ Attachments included ☐ Signatures obtained ☐ Submitted before deadline

🟢 PAGE 15 — POST-AWARD PREPARATION

Heading:

Preparing for Award Management

Post-award responsibilities include:

· Reporting

· Financial tracking

· Site visits

· Record retention

· Closeout documentation

Strong management protects future funding opportunities.

🟢 PAGE 16 — FINAL READINESS CHECKLIST

Heading:

Grant Launch Checklist

☐ Organizational profile complete ☐ Project defined ☐ Documents centralized ☐ Budget reviewed ☐ Approval process mapped ☐ Tracking system active

🟢 PAGE 17 — ABOUT CIVICGROWTH

Heading:

About Civic Growth Marketing

Civic Growth Marketing supports municipalities and nonprofits with grant systems, compliance planning, and community-focused marketing solutions.

We help organizations move from reactive grant writing to proactive funding management.