Participatory Grantmaking Transition Playbook

Download our free playbook to learn how foundations can adopt participatory grantmaking without losing accountability or board confidence.
Participatory Grantmaking Playbook - Multi-page

The Future of Grantmaking is Participatory

Traditional grantmaking often reinforces power imbalances, limiting community voice and reducing grant effectiveness. Participatory grantmaking flips that dynamic—elevating lived experience, building trust, and driving better results.

  • Traditional approaches reduce grant effectiveness by 23%

  • Foundations adopting participatory models see 40% higher grantee satisfaction and 35% stronger outcomes

  • But most leaders struggle with implementation without peer support and proven frameworks

What's Inside the Playbook:

This playbook isn’t just theory - it’s a practical, phased roadmap you can put to work right away.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • ✅ Foundation readiness checklist
  • 🤝 Community engagement models (advisory → co-decision)
  • 🚀 90-day implementation roadmap
  • 📊 Balanced measurement framework
  • ⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide

Whether you’re an Executive Director preparing your board, a Program Officer piloting participatory grantmaking processes, or an Impact Analyst rethinking metrics - this playbook is designed to help you succeed.

Download our Participatory Grantmaking Transition Playbook today and take your first step toward more equitable, community-driven funding.

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