Program Design Canvas

Pay What You Can

The Program Design Canvas is a printable tool crafted for grassroots leaders, nonprofit founders, and big-hearted changemakers who are ready to bring their vision to life. Whether you're writing your first grant, seeking fiscal sponsorship, or refining your program concept, the PDC guides you step-by-step to clarify your mission and structure your impact.


What’s Inside:

  • Printable Program Design Canvas (PDF)

  • Sections for:
    • Program Name + Tagline
    • Mission / Purpose
    • Target Audience
    • Core Activities & Services
    • Outcomes & Impact
    • Key Partners & Resources
    • Sustainability Planning
    • Equity & Inclusion Values


Designed For:
Grassroots leaders, nonprofit founders, mutual aid organizers, and anyone turning lived experience into community action.


Why It Works:
Developed by IncuBrighter, a grassroots incubator that nurtures local ideas into thriving initiatives, this canvas was made with real community builders in mind. It’s simple, flexible, and rooted in equity.

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