Download a free project charter template in an editable Word format—no sign-up required.
A project charter is a formal document that explains why a project exists, what it will deliver, who is involved, and who approves it. Use this Word template to write yours in one setting, get sign-off from your sponsor, and give your team a clear starting point.
Free Project Charter Template First Page View
Here is the editable Word file (.docx), 7 pages. Free to use for your own projects.
What’s Inside
The templates cover the main parts of a project charter.
- Executive summary
- Purpose and background
- Objectives and success criteria
- Scope
- Key deliverables
- Timeline and milestones
- Budget and resources
- Stakeholders and governance
- Assumptions, constraints, and dependencies
- Risks and mitigation
- Communication plan
- Quality and acceptance
- Change control
- Approval and sign-off
Who It Is For:
This template is suitable for project managers, team leaders, students, and anyone asked to start a project. It works for small projects and larger ones. You can also remove sections that don’t apply, or add more detail for complex work.
How to Use It:
- Download the file and save a copy with your project name
- Replace the placeholder text in square brackets, starting with the project name and your organization or company logo.
- Fill in the objectives, scope, and deliverables first because they shape everything else.
- Add the budget, timeline, stakeholders, and risks using your best current estimates.
- Share the draft with your sponsor, update it based on their feedback, and collect signatures.
- Store the signed version where the whole team can find it.
FAQs
Can I Change the Template?
Yes, you can add, remove, or rename sections to fit your project.
