Project Charter

This is a charter that is used to announce a new business project and demonstrate that

management is in support of the project. The charter includes a project overview,

project milestones and funding, project organization, and contacts. Additionally, it can

be customized to provide for any additional industry-specific language that may be

necessary. This document should be used by small businesses or other entities that

want to announce the commission of a new business project.

Project Charter

2010





Today’s Date



Project Name



Approver Name



Approver Title



Approver Signature









The purpose of this project charter is to announce a new project and to demonstrate that

management is in support of this project. The charter is also used by the sponsor of the project to

provide a sense of direction to the project manager.









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Table of Contents





Section Page



Project Overview Page 3



Project Milestones & Funding Page 4



Project Organization Page 5



Contacts Page 6



Glossary Page 7









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Section 1 – Project Overview





Project Description









Project Goals and

Objectives









Project Scope –

what is to be

included and

excluded









Assumptions









Notes









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Section 2 – Project Milestones and Funding





Budget Summary



Project funding

oversight

responsibility (person)









Funding amount &

source









Major Milestones









Notes









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