Matching grants sound great — until you're staring at a blank budget trying to figure out what counts as match, how to value donated volunteer time, and whether your numbers actually add up to the right ratio. Sound familiar?

This fill-in budget template takes the guesswork out of matching grant budgets. It's built specifically for nonprofits and grant writers who need to show a funder that they're bringing real resources to the table — not just asking for a check.

What's inside:

• How to Use This Template — step-by-step instructions including how to document in-kind donations and verify your match ratio

• Full Program Budget Table — organized by category (Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, Travel, Other Direct Costs, and Indirect Costs) with separate columns for In-Kind Donations, Cash Match, and Grant Request

• Matching Summary Table — breaks out each funding source as a dollar amount and percentage of total project cost

• Match Ratio Check — a simple fill-in section to confirm you've met the funder's requirement before you hit submit

Every placeholder is in plain brackets so you always know exactly what to fill in. Coaching notes in gray italic walk you through each section — just delete them before you submit.

Works in Microsoft Word. Download, fill in, done.