Most nonprofits are expected to do more with less.

Your website should make that easier, not harder.

We worked with Blue Goose to create our website. What a great decision! They took the time to understand the organization, as well as our vision and goals. The website is stunning, user-friendly, and aligned with our brand. Their attention to detail, creativity and professionalism is an example of “What would excellence do?” We would highly recommend Blue Goose to anyone looking for a firm that is talented and reliable.

Joan Willms, CEO of Graydon Hall Nursery Schools

About Goose Grants

For nearly 20 years, Blue Goose has worked with non-profits and public sector organizations to build award-winning, usable, and easy-to-administrate websites with built-in strategies to boost your reach and impact. Plus, 20% of our revenue is directed back into web grants for charities.

Every month, two non-profits will receive a Goose Grant to overcome their biggest digital hurdles—whether it’s boosting accessibility, improving administration and workflow, expanding donor engagement, or improving user experience. The grants will make administration easier so you can focus on what matters most.

We have two grants available:

Spend $30K, receive a $10K grant, for a total project value of 40k
Spend $60K, receive a $25K grant, for a total project value of 85k

Next application deadline: June 30, 2025
Next grant announcement: July 15, 2025

I’m ready to apply

To be eligible to apply for a Goose Grant, you must:

Be ready to begin your website project within 30 days of selection.
Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States.
Have a project budget of at least $30,000 USD.
Agree to have a brief discovery call with us to discuss your website’s scope.

30k Core Investment

✅ Discovery, defining multiple phases of technical scope
✅ Site architecture and content audit
✅ A best-in-class, customized visual design following your brand guidelines
✅ Mobile-first responsive development
✅ Up to 50 pages migrated from your current website
✅ 2 core content types, like news, blogs, events, programs, services, and announcements
✅ One-click donation link to your fundraising platform
✅ WordPress CMS
✅ WCAG 2.2 AA (ADA, Section 508) compliance
✅ Performance tuning and enhanced site speed optimization
✅ On-page SEO fundamentals, including metadata, headers, and accessible URLs
✅ Security hardening, including WordFence basic
✅ CMS training session, user manual, and post-launch support checklist
✅ Integration with Google Analytics 4 and Search Console

+ 10k Goose Grant

Your grant, your impact. We will work with you to choose two of the following:
✅ Expanded stakeholder interviews or user research
✅ Tailored backend workflows for content authors
✅ Multilingual or translation-ready infrastructure
✅ Donation UX optimization (e.g., multi-step forms, autofill, embedded giving)
✅ Visual storytelling enhancements (custom icons, photography art direction, animation)
✅ Accessibility testing with real users
✅ Contact or newsletter sign-up form (1 standard form setup)
✅ 1 additional core content type (e.g., events, services, programs, blogs, announcements)
✅ 6 months post-launch support
✅ Extended CMS training or written documentation
✅ One additional page template

60k Core Investment

✅ Discovery, including user research and defining multiple phases of technical scope
✅ Site architecture, content audit, and top task analysis
✅ A best-in-class, customized visual design system following your brand guidelines
✅ Mobile-first responsive development with flexible layout components
✅ Up to 250 pages migrated from your current website
✅ Up to 3 core content types, like programs, services, staff, impact stories, events, or announcements
✅ Multilingual or translation-ready infrastructure
✅ One-click donation integration, with UX-informed layout options
✅ WordPress CMS with modular, reusable content blocks
✅ Integration with third-party tools, like Raiser’s Edge, Hubspot CRM, etc.
✅ WCAG 2.2 AA (ADA, Section 508) compliance, including accessibility report
✅ Performance tuning and enhanced site speed optimization
✅ On-page SEO fundamentals, including metadata, headers, and accessible URLs
✅ Security hardening, including WordFence with advanced configuration
✅ CMS training session, user manual, and post-launch support checklist
✅ Integration with Google Analytics 4, Search Console

+ 25k Goose Grant

The grant enables deeper research, richer storytelling, stronger systems integration, and lasting sustainability. We’ll work with you to choose five of the most meaningful enhancements for your team and community.

✅ Extended user research and journey mapping
✅ Advanced form workflows (e.g., conditional logic, multi-step, integrated signups)
✅ Interactive features (e.g., maps, timelines, filtering tools, data visualizations)
✅ Visual storytelling package (photography direction, iconography, animation)
✅ Content governance plan and documentation
✅ Multilingual content configuration and translation support
✅ 12-month post-launch support, including analytics reviews and minor updates
✅ Usability testing with real users, including accessibility participants
✅ Onboarding resources for staff (e.g., recorded training, internal documentation hub)
✅ Board or leadership reporting dashboard (integrated KPIs or engagement metrics)

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What is your budget for this website project?(Required)

Thank you for your interest. Goose Grants are only available to organizations with a minimum budget of $30k.

Which grant are you applying for?(Required)

When's the earliest your team will be ready to start the project?(Required)

Agreement 1(Required)

I understand and agree that Blue Goose will choose one recipient per month based on eligibility, alignment, and readiness—at its sole discretion.

Agreement 2

I understand and agree that a short consultation will be scheduled before final selection to review our needs and confirm scope.

Agreement 3

I understand and agree that if selected, our organization will contribute a minimum of $30,000–$60,000 toward the website build, and Blue Goose will apply a matching grant of either $10,000 or $25,000.

Agreement 4

I understand and agree that projects must meet a minimum scope threshold of $30,000 to qualify for this grant program.

Terms and Conditions(Required)

1. Program Overview

The Goose Grants program provides partial financial credit toward the cost of custom website projects for eligible nonprofit organizations. Submission of an application indicates agreement to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Eligibility

To qualify:

The applicant must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States.

The organization must demonstrate a project budget of at least $30,000 USD.

One (1) grant recipient may be selected per calendar month; Blue Goose may opt not to select a recipient in any given month.

Applicants must be ready to begin a website project within 30 days of selection.

3. Nature of the Grant

The Goose Grant is a credit applied toward the total cost of a signed website project agreement:

$10,000 for projects ofThe Goose Grant is a credit applied toward the total value of a signed website project agreement with Blue Goose Digital Corp. It is not a cash payment, cannot be transferred, and has no standalone value outside a contracted engagement.

Two tiers are currently offered:

$10,000 Goose Grant
For organizations with a minimum $30,000 USD project budget.
→ Total project value: $40,000
→ Client pays: $30,000
→ Blue Goose contributes: $10,000 in services

$25,000 Goose Grant
For organizations with a minimum $60,000 USD project budget.
→ Total project value: $85,000
→ Client pays: $60,000
→ Blue Goose contributes: $25,000 in services

These credits are contingent upon:

Execution of a mutually signed services agreement

Agreement to begin work within 90 days of grant acceptance

Payment of a project deposit (amount outlined in the final agreement)

The scope of services covered by the Goose Grant is determined by Blue Goose and must be defined in the final contract. Blue Goose reserves the right to adjust or withdraw the offer if contractual terms are not finalized in a timely manner.

It is not a cash award, is non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed independently of an executed contract.

A deposit (amount defined in the final agreement) is required before any work begins.

The final scope, deliverables, and payment schedule will be outlined in a mutually executed Services Agreement or Statement of Work.

Blue Goose reserves the right to revoke the offer if terms are not executed within a reasonable timeframe or if the client fails to meet obligations.

4. Selection Process

Blue Goose will evaluate applications at its sole discretion based on budget, timing, alignment with our expertise, and internal capacity.

Final selection will require a discovery call.

All selections are final. Submission does not entitle an applicant to a review, response, or feedback.

5. Liability & Indemnity

Blue Goose is not liable for any loss, damage, or expenses incurred as a result of applying to or participating in this program.

Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blue Goose, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:

Breach of these Terms;

Misrepresentation in the application;

Use or misuse of the program or services provided.

6. Confidentiality & Publicity

Application data will be used solely for internal evaluation and not shared externally.

If selected, Blue Goose may request to feature your organization and project in marketing materials, with your approval.

7. Right to Modify or Cancel

Blue Goose reserves the right to change, suspend, or cancel the Goose Grants program at any time without notice.

No liability shall accrue to Blue Goose for such changes.

8. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform obligations due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, labor disputes, or internet outages.

9. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

10. Assignment

Applicants may not assign or transfer any rights under this program. Blue Goose may assign its rights and obligations to an affiliate or successor.

11. Entire Agreement & Amendments

These Terms constitute the entire agreement related to the Goose Grants program and may only be amended in writing by Blue Goose.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, excluding conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming.

I agree to the terms and conditions.

Goose Grants is a discretionary, credit-based initiative by Blue Goose Digital Corp. Participation does not guarantee selection. Credits are applied only upon mutual execution of a signed services agreement for qualifying web projects. This program is governed by Wyoming law and may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Submission of an application does not create a client relationship or any legal obligation. All information submitted will be treated confidentially.

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