This Grant Program Design Stakeholder Interview template is built for teams that need informed input before launching or refining a funding program. It gives you a clear way to gather perspectives from potential applicants, current or past grantees, program officers, evaluators, and community partners in one consistent format.
The questions focus on the decisions that shape a stronger grant program: what needs are most urgent, which populations or regions may be underserved, what activities should be prioritized, and what forms of funding would be most valuable. It also captures practical feedback on application length, documentation burdens, and other barriers that affect access and participation.
As a working example of form design best practices, this template starts with straightforward respondent details, then moves into role-specific context and deeper program design questions. That structure makes responses easier to compare, helps surface recurring themes across stakeholder groups, and supports more equitable, evidence-informed grant planning.
