Apply for The Starter Website Launch Grant.

The Launch Grant is a selective, pro bono program where we build a polished, mission-driven one-page Squarespace website for small organizations doing meaningful work. It’s designed to help under-resourced teams get online quickly with a beautiful, functional, strategic website that communicates their purpose clearly.

If you later decide you want more than a starter site, you can always add additional pages, branding enhancements, or SEO upgrades through our regular services at discounted rates for grant recipients.

This program supports small teams, nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-led initiatives that are mission-driven and ready to launch. It's perfect for organizations that may not have the budget for professional design but have a clear story to tell and want a credible, trustworthy online presence.

If your organization needs more custom functionality, branding, or strategy than the grant includes, we offer those as optional add-ons, but you’re never required to participate.

Every grant recipient gets a professionally designed, one-page Squarespace website, branded to your organization, mobile-optimized, SEO-ready, and structured to communicate your mission with clarity and impact.

While the grant covers the full design and build of the starter site, you can also choose optional upgrades, such as: extra pages, copywriting, branding refinements, or advanced SEO, at reduced rates if you want to expand beyond the grant scope.

The Launch Grant covers the full design and build of a polished, mission-centered one-page Squarespace website, but it does not include your Squarespace subscription, domain fees, custom (paid) fonts, premium integrations, e-commerce, long-form copywriting, full-scale branding, complex custom features, or legal website policies (like privacy policies or cookie notices).

However, as a Squarespace Circle Gold Partner, you’ll receive an exclusive 20% discount on your first annual Squarespace plan, which includes hosting and a free custom domain for one year.

If you need anything beyond the grant scope, such as: additional pages, branding support, advanced SEO, legal text setup, Google My Business, or custom functionality, all of these are available as optional add-ons. Many recipients choose to expand their site or enhance their branding after launch through our discounted add-on services or VIP Design Days.

Your website design is fully covered by the grant. There’s no cost for the design or build. The only required expense is your Squarespace subscription, which we’re able to discount by 20% for your first year through our Squarespace Circle Gold Partner membership. This includes hosting and a custom domain.

If you choose any optional upgrades (like branding, copywriting, extra pages, or advanced SEO), those are billed separately, but grant recipients always receive reduced rates.

Just a few essentials:

• Your logo (or a simple wordmark), fonts, and color palette — we can help as an add-on if needed)

• Short, clear copy about your mission, services, and impact

• A few authentic photos or media

If you need help polishing your copy or developing clearer messaging, we offer light copywriting assistance as an optional add-on available at a discounted rate.

Most Launch Grant websites are completed in 1–2 weeks, depending on how quickly you’re able to provide your content. The process is structured, collaborative, and designed to keep things moving smoothly.

If you need additional work, like extra pages, branding, or SEO, we can continue working together after the launch through our discounted VIP Design Days, which prioritize your project and help you expand quickly.

You’ll have full ownership and complete access to your Squarespace website. You can edit, update, or grow your site however you like, just as you would with any professionally built site.

If you ever need support, we offer:

• VIP Design Days

• Monthly or one-off Squarespace updates

• Advanced SEO services

• Branding upgrades

• Feature expansions and additional pages

Grant recipients always receive discounted rates for ongoing work.

Absolutely. The Launch Grant is a starting point, and many organizations grow their sites over time. You can add:

• New pages (About, Programs, Impact, Blog, etc.)

• More advanced layouts

• Donation or fundraising features

• Branding upgrades (fonts, colors, wordmark logo)

• Google My Business setup

• Advanced SEO to increase visibility

All of these can be added anytime after launch.

You’re welcome to apply again for a future cycle as the grant runs monthly.

If you’d like to move forward sooner or need more than a one-page site, you can explore our full website services or book a strategy call. Grant applicants also receive special pricing for full-site projects if they choose to move ahead outside the grant.

Because small, purpose-driven teams deserve the same high-quality digital presence as larger organizations. We’ve seen how a professional website can transform fundraising, credibility, partnerships, and community trust, and we want to support missions that make the world better.

The grant is our way of giving back while ensuring every project meets the same high standards as our paid work.