--- title: "Best Grant Management Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Grant Management software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Grant Management Software Last updated on August 20, 2026 How to find the right Grant Management Software? Learn more from our team about Grant Management Software pricing features and benefits in our Grant Management Buyers Guide Verified Insights Provider data verified by our Software Research team and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) ## What is grant management software? Researched by: [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Updated on August 20, 2026 [Grant management software](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/) helps non-profit organizations and educational institutions manage all aspects of grant funding—from tracking grant applications to managing deadlines and reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.  The software automates tasks, such as verifying applicant eligibility, setting deadlines, assigning reviewers, and sending deadline reminders for submission dates. Moreover, it provides an organized platform to access information about current grants and financial data. For more information consult our [Grant Management Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) ## Submittable Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (398 reviews) Profile: [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? The modern grant management platform empowering organizations with powerful, user-friendly tools for seamless program administration. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Grant Application Management: 4.7 rating - Customizable Questions: 4.9 rating - Customizable Forms: 4.7 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.4 rating #### Lowest rated features - Payment Tracking: 3.7 rating - Compliance Management: 3.5 rating - Impact Measurement: 3.7 rating - Financial Reporting: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lindsey T. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 5,001-10,000 employees Published: September 1, 2023 > "Zengine is intuitive to use, and is supported by excellent reference materials and resources for administration." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (398 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Margo S. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: December 4, 2025 > "Our independent review committees appreciate having streamlined access to their assigned applications and find the scoring interface especially helpful, since they can view the full application and rubric side-by-side." ### Integrations tab Submittable connects with 20+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Slack: 4.7 rating - Trello: 4.5 rating - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - Jira: 4.4 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Gmail: 4.8 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating - ActiveCampaign: 3.0 rating --- ## Sage Intacct Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (716 reviews) Profile: [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Automated grant tracking with award management, funder reporting, budget monitoring, F&A allocation. ASC 958. AICPA-preferred. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Flexible cloud-based financial platform - Real-time customizable dashboards Cons: - High and escalating costs - Frequent technical glitches and errors #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Import/Export: 4.5 rating - Financial Reporting: 3.8 rating - Approval Process Control: 4.0 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Customizable Reports: 3.0 rating - Activity Tracking: 5.0 rating - API: 5.0 rating - Budgeting/Forecasting: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Allie C. Reviewer details: Accounting, 51-200 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "The console allows us to easily switch between clients and see each of their instances." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (716 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Nicole H. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees Published: May 6, 2026 > "The dashboards and custom reports provide clear, real-time insights, and the automation of processes like journals and approvals saves significant time compared to manual systems." ### Integrations tab Sage Intacct connects with 126+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.3 rating - Expensify: 4.4 rating - Adobe Commerce: 4.3 rating - authorize.net: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Alina G. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 201-500 employees Published: April 29, 2026 > "Being able to use enter company allocations, and the open API allows integrations with ADP and ramp and any other software" --- ## Optimy Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (44 reviews) Profile: [Optimy](https://www.capterra.com/p/142236/Optimy/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Grant management software amplifying your social impact. One hub to turn every grant into measurable impact. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $530.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Questions: 5.0 rating - Customizable Forms: 5.0 rating - Grant Application Management: 4.8 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reminders: 2.5 rating - Due Date Tracking: 3.3 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 2.0 rating - Customizable Branding: 3.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (44 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jana O. Reviewer details: Chemicals, 10,001+ employees Published: November 11, 2025 > "Our contact person is always available to us and provides very competent advice when we want to integrate new functions." ### Integrations tab Optimy connects with 4+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/142236/Optimy/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Docusign: 3.5 rating - Eventbrite: 4.6 rating - SAP Business One: 4.3 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Jana O. Reviewer details: Chemicals, 10,001+ employees Published: November 11, 2025 > "Our contact person is always available to us and provides very competent advice when we want to integrate new functions." --- Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. ## Reviewr Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 reviews) Profile: [Reviewr](https://www.capterra.com/p/206626/Reviewr/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Reviewr is a submission management software helping scholarships, grants, and award programs get from submission THROUGH decision. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Due Date Tracking: Available - Grant Discovery: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Financial Reporting: Available - Reminders: Available - Payment Tracking: Available - Applicant Tracking: Available - Approval Process Control: Available - Collaboration Tools: Available - Contract/License Management: Not available - Reporting & Statistics: Available - Search/Filter: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (18 reviews) --- ## ProposalCentral Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (13 reviews) Profile: [ProposalCentral](https://www.capterra.com/p/173373/proposalCENTRAL/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? ProposalCentral is used by foundations of all sizes for their grants management. Affordably & conveniently delivered via the cloud. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Approval Process Control: 5.0 rating - Due Date Tracking: 5.0 rating - Financial Reporting: 5.0 rating - Grant Application Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Grant Award Tracking: 5.0 rating - Grant Discovery: 5.0 rating - Payment Tracking: 5.0 rating - Reminders: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.8 out of 5 (13 reviews) --- ## NewOrg Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (74 reviews) Profile: [NewOrg](https://www.capterra.com/p/124958/NewOrg-Management-System/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? NewOrg helps nonprofits and human service organizations streamline the entire grant process, reducing admin work and improving accuracy #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $250.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Due Date Tracking: Available - Grant Discovery: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Financial Reporting: Not available - Reminders: Available - Payment Tracking: Available - Applicant Tracking: Available - Approval Process Control: Available - Collaboration Tools: Available - Contract/License Management: Not available - Reporting & Statistics: Available - Search/Filter: Available #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 11, 2026 > "Great value, customer support, and customization." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (74 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Marianna P. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: April 14, 2026 > "Our NewOrg platform FINALLY put all of our whole client database, reports, and event registration under one pane of glass, and it’s very user-friendly." ### Integrations tab NewOrg connects with 15+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/124958/NewOrg-Management-System/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 5.0 rating - Dropbox: 4.5 rating - Google Workspace: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Teams: 4.5 rating - Indeed for Employers: 4.5 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating - Adobe Acrobat: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating - Google Maps: 4.7 rating --- ## YourCause GrantsConnect Profile: [YourCause GrantsConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/10018468/YourCause-GrantsConnect/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Grant management solution that helps businesses with application management, award tracking, payment processing, reporting, and more. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Due Date Tracking: Available - Grant Discovery: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Financial Reporting: Available - Reminders: Available - Payment Tracking: Available - Applicant Tracking: Available - Approval Process Control: Available - Collaboration Tools: Available - Contract/License Management: Not available - Reporting & Statistics: Available - Search/Filter: Available ### Gallery tab ### Integrations tab YourCause GrantsConnect connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10018468/YourCause-GrantsConnect/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - VolunteerMatch: 4.6 rating - Goodera Volunteer --- ## Good Grants Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) Profile: [Good Grants](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Good Grants is a grantmaking platform that helps grantmakers around the world affordably accept, manage and fund grant applications. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €3000.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Import/Export: 4.0 rating - Search/Filter: 4.1 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.3 rating - Customizable Forms: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Email Reminders: 1.0 rating - Deadline Management: 3.0 rating - Electronic Submission: 4.5 rating - Applicant Tracking: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Davis O. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 2, 2023 > "I also like the fact that you can get help in almost everything by using their precise and straightforward guides." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (21 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Steph M. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: August 1, 2025 > "Not only can you customise the look of the platform, the pricing is consistently lower than other products - but the basically 24/7 support and response to any query from everyone on the team is AMAZING!" ### Integrations tab Good Grants connects with 21+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.7 rating - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Google Forms: 4.7 rating - Calendly: 4.7 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Julian K. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: December 1, 2020 > "Customer service has been top notch and responds to inquiries very rapidly and competently." --- ## Submit.com Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (56 reviews) Profile: [Submit.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178668/Submit-com/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Submit.com's feature-rich yet easy-to-use secure online platform delivers organisations one seamless grant management solution. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €5995.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Financial Reporting: 4.0 rating - Compliance Management: 3.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 3.0 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 3.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (56 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Mohanjit K. Reviewer details: Civic & Social Organization, Self-employed Published: September 1, 2025 > "We could easily make custom forms for grant applications and set up automated workflows for review and approvals." ### Integrations tab Submit.com connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/178668/Submit-com/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Google Maps: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: partha P. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees Published: September 8, 2020 > "It accepts any file type and also helps with any third party integration in its analytical tools." --- ## Grant Lifecycle Manager Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (52 reviews) Profile: [Grant Lifecycle Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/122147/Grant-Lifecycle-Manager/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) is designed to manage your entire grantmaking process in one secure, easy-to-use solution. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9900.00 Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Grant Application Management: 4.8 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.8 rating - Customizable Questions: 4.7 rating - Due Date Tracking: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting & Statistics: 3.0 rating - Customizable Forms: 4.3 rating - Search/Filter: 4.0 rating - Customizable Fields: 4.7 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Karla B. Reviewer details: Philanthropy, 11-50 employees Published: March 3, 2021 > "I find it to be easy to navigate and user friendly for our applicants and partners. Whenever I have questions, Foundant Support is excellent in assisting me." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (52 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Cate S. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 10, 2023 > "We love the customizable forms that has made our move to a more trust-based grant making seamless. " ### Integrations tab Grant Lifecycle Manager connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/122147/Grant-Lifecycle-Manager/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Word: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Joan S. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 5, 2023 > "Fits well with integration of systems for our organization." --- ## SmartSimple Cloud Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (31 reviews) Profile: [SmartSimple Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/166429/SmartSimple-Cloud/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? SmartSimple Cloud streamlines grants, research & CSR workflows with powerful automation & data tools in a secure & flexible platform. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Administrative Reporting: 4.0 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.0 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 2.5 rating - Audit Trail: 3.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Budget Control: 2.0 rating - Grant Application Management: 2.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (31 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Eoghan C. Reviewer details: Government Administration, 51-200 employees Published: October 27, 2020 > "Highly configurable web based software with good integration options." ### Integrations tab SmartSimple Cloud connects with 18+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/166429/SmartSimple-Cloud/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Zoom Workplace: 4.6 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Eoghan C. Reviewer details: Government Administration, 51-200 employees Published: October 27, 2020 > "Highly configurable web based software with good integration options." --- ## RQ Platform Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (40 reviews) Profile: [RQ Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? RQ Platform helps to manage grants from application & reviews to funding, tracking, compliance, and reporting - all in one platform #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $1275.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Questions: 4.9 rating - Customizable Fields: 4.6 rating - Customizable Forms: 4.3 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Grant Application Management: 4.0 rating - Due Date Tracking: 4.2 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.2 rating - Customizable Branding: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Peter J. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: June 14, 2026 > "Thanks to her guidance, we successfully met our two-week implementation deadline and had the platform fully operational in time for our bursary cycle." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (40 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Peter J. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: June 14, 2026 > "Thanks to her guidance, we successfully met our two-week implementation deadline and had the platform fully operational in time for our bursary cycle." ### Integrations tab RQ Platform connects with 24+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Zoho CRM: 4.3 rating - HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating - Airtable: 4.6 rating - Nimble: 4.4 rating - Higher Logic Vanilla: 4.4 rating - Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating - MemberSuite: 4.2 rating - OAuth: 4.4 rating --- ## SurveyMonkey Apply Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (322 reviews) Profile: [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Apply empowers organizations to seamlessly collect, manage and review grant applications and drive better, faster funding decisions. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Grant Application Management: 4.7 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.7 rating - Grant Discovery: 4.5 rating - Impact Measurement: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Payment Tracking: 3.0 rating - Compliance Management: 4.0 rating - Contract/License Management: 4.0 rating - Financial Reporting: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Management Consulting, 1-10 employees Published: May 15, 2026 > "I would recommend SurveyMonkey Apply to anyone who is looking for a reliable and secure platform for data management." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (322 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Blake A. Reviewer details: Retail, 201-500 employees Published: June 1, 2026 > "The reporting side is clean too, being able to visualize results in real time during large meetings has been really useful for us." ### Integrations tab SurveyMonkey Apply connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 5.0 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - authorize.net: 4.5 rating --- ## Bloomerang Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,287 reviews) Profile: [Bloomerang](https://www.capterra.com/p/131207/Bloomerang/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Bloomerang’s giving platform helps fundraisers seamlessly track grant applications, important deadlines, awards, rejections and payment #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Immediate live chat assistance - Extensive educational resources Cons: - Cumbersome information search features - Limited email customization tools #### Starting price Starting price: $125.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Contact Management: 4.4 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.7 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.0 rating - Customizable Forms: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Activity Tracking: 3.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.0 rating - Forms Management: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Laura T. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: February 11, 2026 > "It would appear to be user friendly/ intuitive, seems to be a great platform is you are able to successfully onboard." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (1,287 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Al-nor A. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: September 26, 2024 > "The reporting tools are also very handy for analyzing your data and making smart decisions. Plus, their strong customer support and training resources make sure you get the most out of the software." ### Integrations tab Bloomerang connects with 36+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/131207/Bloomerang/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.7 rating - Gmail: 4.8 rating - Venmo: 4.7 rating - Zapier: 4.3 rating - Jotform: 4.7 rating - Twitter/X: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Loree T. Reviewer details: Environmental Services, 11-50 employees Published: July 14, 2022 > "Boomerangs integration capabilities with Zapier and other software is a major plus." --- ## MemberClicks Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (469 reviews) Profile: [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Simplify membership management with MemberClicks! Trusted by over 3,000 member-based organizations who love our client service! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Responsive and helpful assistance - Flexible association management tools Cons: - Frequent technical glitches and quirks #### Starting price Starting price: $3500.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Due Date Tracking: Not available - Grant Discovery: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Financial Reporting: Available - Reminders: Available - Payment Tracking: Not available - Applicant Tracking: Not available - Approval Process Control: Not available - Collaboration Tools: Not available - Contract/License Management: Not available - Reporting & Statistics: Available - Search/Filter: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (469 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Hester N. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: January 21, 2026 > "Additionally, it features a dedicated microsite for conferences with advanced editing options, and it allows us to track educational credits as well as committee activities." ### Integrations tab MemberClicks connects with 14+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - QuickBooks Online: 3.0 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating - QuickBooks Desktop: 4.4 rating - WildApricot: 4.4 rating - authorize.net: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Cecilia S. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, Self-employed Published: October 12, 2020 > "This is a fully integrated system that makes management much easier; it can integrate quickbooks as well." --- ## Little Green Light Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (317 reviews) Profile: [Little Green Light](https://www.capterra.com/p/123954/Little-Green-Light/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Little Green Light is a flexible, cloud-based donor management and fundraising platform for growing nonprofits. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $45.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Contact Management: 4.8 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.3 rating - Grant Application Management: 4.2 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Customizable Fields: 3.5 rating - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Jennifer P. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: March 28, 2025 > "The platform is robust and intuitive. " ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (317 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Anthony P. Reviewer details: Civic & Social Organization, 1-10 employees Published: September 1, 2025 > "It provides me with a wealth of information that enables me to assess our fundraising activity, generate a variety of reports for our Board, and assists us organizing and communicating with our volunteer constituency." ### Integrations tab Little Green Light connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/123954/Little-Green-Light/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 5.0 rating - Mailchimp: 4.3 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating - Stripe: 4.7 rating - Zapier: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Rose S. Reviewer details: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Self-employed Published: March 10, 2023 > "It is functional and integrates wonderfully with Quickbooks." --- ## SmarterSelect Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (227 reviews) Profile: [SmarterSelect](https://www.capterra.com/p/140270/SmarterSelect/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? SmarterSelect provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, online application management solution for scholarships, grants, awards, etc. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $2000.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Questions: 4.4 rating - Grant Application Management: 4.2 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.1 rating - Customizable Forms: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Grant Award Tracking: 3.9 rating - Applicant Tracking: 3.9 rating - Search/Filter: 3.9 rating - Reminders: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (227 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Caroline S. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 10,001+ employees Published: September 7, 2022 > "Smarter select stores all of our applications/evaluations/awards and it saves us storage and busy work and of creating places to store that information." ### Integrations tab SmarterSelect connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/140270/SmarterSelect/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zapier: 4.7 rating --- ## Instrumentl Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (190 reviews) Profile: [Instrumentl](https://www.capterra.com/p/233384/Instrumentl/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Instrumentl (YC S16) is the best platform for nonprofits, universities, and grant writers looking to grow revenue. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $179.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Grant Discovery: 4.8 rating - Due Date Tracking: 4.9 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.9 rating - Grant Application Management: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Compliance Management: 4.1 rating - Contact Management: 4.4 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.4 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.6 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Callie S. Reviewer details: Fund-Raising, Self-employed Published: February 10, 2026 > "It makes my job easy with verbal and visual information arranged in a very appealing and accessible interface. " ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (190 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tina W. Reviewer details: Individual & Family Services, 51-200 employees Published: July 21, 2026 > "As a part-time grants manager, I have found that it saves an incredible amount of time and helps me be better organized and on top of new opportunities, grant requirements, and deadlines." ### Integrations tab Instrumentl connects with 6+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/233384/Instrumentl/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Calendar: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.3 rating - Salesforce Starter: 5.0 rating - Virtuous: 4.6 rating - Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud: 5.0 rating - Salesforce.org Education Cloud: 4.5 rating --- ## Eleo Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (172 reviews) Profile: [Eleo](https://www.capterra.com/p/157005/Eleo/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Increase your fundraising and strengthen your donor relationships with Eleo Donor Management. Live support and data migration included. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $39.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Contact Management: 5.0 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 4.8 rating - Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating - Grant Application Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Compliance Management: 4.0 rating - Customizable Fields: 4.7 rating - Customizable Branding: 5.0 rating - Customizable Forms: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: LaToya G. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: January 10, 2022 > "What I like most is the personal touch." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (172 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Melissa L. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 7, 2025 > "I use other tools in conjunction like excel, and InDesign which is really easy to do by downloading csv's from Eleo." ### Integrations tab Eleo connects with 9+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/157005/Eleo/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Excel: 5.0 rating - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.8 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating - Stripe: 4.9 rating - Constant Contact: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Suzanne P. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees Published: August 4, 2023 > "It also integrates with Quickbooks Online if you prefer. " --- ## Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT](https://www.capterra.com/p/27468/Financial-Edge-NXT/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Streamline financial processes and demonstrate accountability with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT's complete fund accounting system. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Financial Reporting: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Stephanie S. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees Published: November 22, 2024 > "We also like the Excel Add in functions for importing from spreadsheets and other software systems." ### Integrations tab Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/27468/Financial-Edge-NXT/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Paycor: 5.0 rating - Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: 4.5 rating - Blackbaud Tuition Management: 4.1 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Maree S. Reviewer details: Financial Services, 11-50 employees Published: November 23, 2021 > "Integration was relatively easy, but we also had a team that coordinated this effort." --- ## Bonterra EveryAction Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (156 reviews) Profile: [Bonterra EveryAction](https://www.capterra.com/p/142421/Bonterra-Development-Digital/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cultivate strong relationships. Automate best practices. Analyze results in the grant process with Bonterra EveryAction. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Questions: 4.3 rating - Grant Application Management: 4.3 rating - Customizable Fields: 5.0 rating - Due Date Tracking: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Financial Reporting: 2.5 rating - Customizable Forms: 3.5 rating - Grant Discovery: 3.0 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Andrew C. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees Published: December 6, 2023 > "How clear cut and concise the site is to navigate" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (156 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Zachary T. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: July 14, 2025 > "EveryAction has been instrumental in helping our organization build and engage our grassroots network, enabling us to collect and contact approximately 8,000 voters. While the platform does a good job in core areas like Mobile Messages, targeted email campaigns, and Online Action forms that make organizing straightforward, we've encountered ongoing challenges with data integration between EveryAction and SmartVAN that has required significant manual work. Despite some gaps in user resources and missing features we'd like to see, the platform has ultimately supported our organization's growth and outreach efforts effectively." ### Integrations tab Bonterra EveryAction connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/142421/Bonterra-Development-Digital/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zoom Workplace: 4.7 rating - Google Sheets: 4.7 rating - Meta for Business: 4.4 rating - Twitter/X: 4.5 rating - Salesforce Platform: 4.4 rating --- ## eCivis Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (152 reviews) Profile: [eCivis](https://www.capterra.com/p/122493/Grants-Network/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Grants Network modernizes grants management for state, local and tribal governments through SaaS technology. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $5200.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Compliance Management: 5.0 rating - Contract/License Management: 5.0 rating - Financial Reporting: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Grant Application Management: 5.0 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 5.0 rating - Grant Discovery: 5.0 rating - Impact Measurement: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (152 reviews) --- ## GRANTSEEKER Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (146 reviews) Profile: [GRANTSEEKER](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011350/GRANTSEEKER/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Grantseeker makes it easy to manage grants from prospecting to application to payments and impact report. Sign up now. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.00 Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Compliance Management: 1.0 rating - Financial Reporting: 1.0 rating - Grant Application Management: 1.0 rating - Grant Award Tracking: 1.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Grant Discovery: 1.0 rating - Impact Measurement: 1.0 rating - Payment Tracking: 1.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (146 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: July 7, 2021 > "With the same functionality, it's easy to crank out more proposals, as well as managing your deadlines." --- ## Sumac Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (132 reviews) Profile: [Sumac](https://www.capterra.com/p/144095/Sumac/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Sumac is customizable nonprofit case management software that helps streamline program delivery and provide the best client care. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $179.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Document Management: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (132 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Rodrigo M. Reviewer details: Individual & Family Services, 51-200 employees Published: November 18, 2025 > "From a data management perspective, Sumac provides everything we need at our fingertips, including court letters, referral and registration forms, case notes, and detailed client profiles." ### Integrations tab Sumac connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/144095/Sumac/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating - Constant Contact: 4.3 rating --- ## MonkeyPod Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (101 reviews) Profile: [MonkeyPod](https://www.capterra.com/p/203848/MonkeyPod/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Your all-in-one nonprofit management platform. From books and budgets to people and programs — manage it all in MonkeyPod. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $167.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Contact Management: 4.6 rating - Financial Reporting: 4.4 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.4 rating - Budgeting/Forecasting: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Due Date Tracking: 3.5 rating - Customizable Reports: 4.0 rating - Generative AI: 3.0 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Jumana T. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: October 7, 2025 > "I think our overall experience with Monkeypod has been wonderful, we haven't had any major problems navigating through it or managing our tasks, we are excited to see what helpful updates monkeypod has in store for us!" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (101 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jenn V. Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: May 13, 2026 > "MonkeyPod is the first accounting platform I’ve used that actually understands nonprofit operations instead of awkwardly forcing nonprofits into small business accounting software that was modified after-the-fact." ### Integrations tab MonkeyPod connects with 8+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/203848/MonkeyPod/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Eventbrite: 4.3 rating - Gusto: 4.3 rating - Calendly: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.7 rating - Jotform: 4.7 rating - Plaid: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Jack L. Reviewer details: Staffing and Recruiting, 1-10 employees Published: August 19, 2025 > "It has enabled us to move away from many spreadsheets and log files, merging most everything into one inter-related software package. " --- Page 1 of 3 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Filter (110) Products: Sort By: Featured Partners * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews [Activity Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/activity-tracking/) AI Copilot Applicant Tracking [Approval Process Control](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/approval-process-control/) [Collaboration Tools](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/collaboration-tools/) [Compliance Management](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/compliance-management/) Contract/License Management [Customizable Fields](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/customizable-fields/) [Customizable Forms](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/customizable-forms/) [Customizable Questions](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/customizable-questions/) [Data Import/Export](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/data-import-export/) Document Review [Due Date Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/due-date-tracking/) Email Reminders [Financial Reporting](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/financial-reporting/) [For Nonprofits](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/for-nonprofits/) Forms Management Generative AI [Grant Award Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/grant-award-tracking/) [Grant Discovery](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/grant-discovery/) [Payment Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/payment-tracking/) [Reminders](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/features/reminders/) Reporting & Statistics Role-Based Permissions Search/Filter Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Related Software Category: [Fund Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.com/fund-accounting-software/)[Fundraising Software](https://www.capterra.com/fundraising-software/)[Nonprofit Software](https://www.capterra.com/nonprofit-software/) I'm looking for Grant Management Software that is: [Free](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/s/free/) Table of Contents - [What are the common features of grant management software?](#what-are-the-common-features-of-grant-management-software) - [What are the benefits of grant management software?](#what-are-the-benefits-of-grant-management-software) - [How do nonprofits use grant management software?](#how-do-nonprofits-use-grant-management-software) - [How much does grant management software cost?](#how-much-does-grant-management-software-cost) - [How to choose grant management software](#how-to-choose-grant-management-software) - [Common questions to ask before choosing the best grant management software](#common-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-the-best-grant-management-software) ## What are the core features of grant management software? - **Grant award tracking:** Monitors the status of awarded grants throughout their lifecycle. Grant award tracking assists in ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing reporting schedules, and tracking performance metrics related to a particular award's implementation. These may include number of applications received, time taken to process applications, and cost per award.  - **Grant application management:** Handles the entire grant application process—from submission to review and approval. It allows applicants to upload all required documents, such as project proposals and financial statements in a centralized platform. The feature also simplifies communication between reviewers and applicants while automating administrative tasks, such as tracking deadlines or sending reminders about incomplete applications. - **Compliance management:** Ensures adherence to set rules, regulations, and standards in the grant management process. The feature detects non-compliance issues, facilitates corrective actions, maintains historical compliance data for audits, and provides reminders about upcoming deadlines or tasks related to regulatory requirements. ## What are the benefits of grant management software? - **Simplifies the application process:** Grant management software automates repetitive tasks, such as pre-populating application forms and sending reminder notifications. It helps in organizing and consolidating all grant-related information into a single platform, making it easier for applicants to fill out forms and submit necessary documents. The software offers pre-built forms and templates that can be customized as per various grant programs, eliminating the need to start from scratch and saving time. Several tools also provide automated formatting and budget calculations to reduce manual work and errors.  - **Tracks grant progress:** Grant management software allows organizations to track the progress of their grants in real-time. It provides a centralized dashboard that displays grant information, including their name, awarded amount, start and end dates, and current status. This makes it easier for organizations to monitor multiple grants simultaneously. Users can monitor tasks, deadlines, and financials associated with each grant application or program via this intuitive dashboard. This visibility helps ensure that every requirement is met on time, reducing risk and improving success rates for funding approval. - **Improves financial accountability:** Grant management software improves financial accountability by providing a centralized system for tracking all grant-related finances. It records every single transaction related to the grants, including funds received and spent, ensuring transparency in operations. Grantees can use this tool to access real-time dashboards and reports that offer insights into current spending, budget allocations, and remaining balances. This not only helps in accurate reporting but also simplifies auditing processes as it provides real-time visibility into funding utilization. ## What are the potential issues with grant management software? - **Limited customization options:** Grant management software with limited customization options may not be able to accommodate the unique needs and workflows of an organization. These customization options may include the ability to customize workflows, user roles, data fields, dashboards, and reports. This lack of flexibility could lead to inefficient workflows, difficulties in tracking applications, and issues in adhering to unique compliance requirements. - **Inadequate data management:** If the data is inaccurate, incomplete, or inaccessible, the situation can lead to errors, redundancy, or even loss of critical information. Delays in finding relevant information can lead to missed deadlines for applications and reports. Likewise, a lack of accurate data on finances can hinder fund allocation for grants. - **Lack of integration options:** If the software lacks the ability to integrate with your existing systems, such as accounting and customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions, it can cause difficulty in syncing data between different systems. This can lead to inefficiencies and errors as users may need to manually transfer data between different systems. ## How much does grant management software cost? Most grant software solutions on the market are priced on a “per month” basis, and their entry-level pricing plans range from **$29 to $400+**.**\*** An enterprise tool that’s priced higher may include advanced features such as automated eligibility screening, smart search, predictive analytics, customizable reports, and advanced data visualization.  _\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offerings found on vendor websites as of Mar. 5, 2024._ ## What is grant management software used for? Grant management platforms are used for more than just managing grants. The software can have multiple use cases based on the data you feed into it and the available features. - **Program management:** Grant management solution offers features, such as project tracking, budget management, and resource allocation that help grantmakers manage various funding programs. The software also facilitates the grouping of related grants under a specific program together, enabling easier tracking and analysis. Users can use the tool to monitor the progress of all grants within a program, including application statuses and funding disbursements.  - **Deadline management and adherence:** Grants management software allows grantmakers to establish clear deadlines for application submission, review completion, and reporting. The software tracks the progress of applications and grant projects, highlighting upcoming deadlines and potential delays. It also sends automatic notifications and reminders to reviewers and grant administrators to ensure awareness and timely action.  - **Opportunity identification:** Grant management solution assists grant seekers in finding relevant grant opportunities that align with their organizational goals and funding requirements. The software features a searchable database that offers users access to grant opportunities from various sources, such as government agencies and private foundations. This database can be filtered based on various criteria, such as keywords, location, and funding amount to help users shortlist opportunities.  ## Which tools integrate with grant management software? A grant management system can integrate with various other tools to enhance its functionality and simplify operational processes. We looked at thousands of reviews from users of grant management software to identify products that users frequently mention integrating with their grant management tools: - **DocuSign** is a [digital signature solution](https://www.capterra.com/digital-signature-software/) that integrates with grant management software to enhance the efficiency and security of documents throughout the grant lifecycle. This integration enables the usage of legally binding electronic signatures for grant-related documents.  - **Stripe** is a [payment processing platform](https://www.capterra.com/payment-processing-software/) that integrates with grant management software to facilitate secure payment processing for grant application fees and donations.  - **Mailchimp** is an [email marketing tool](https://www.capterra.com/email-marketing-software/) that integrates with grant management software to automate and schedule email campaigns, including reminders and updates for grant applications, reviews, and other important milestones.  - **Microsoft Excel** is a [spreadsheet platform](https://www.capterra.com/spreadsheet-software/) that integrates with grant management software to facilitate the import and export of data, ensuring compatibility and data consistency.  - **Microsoft Outlook** is an [email management solution](https://www.capterra.com/email-management-software/) that integrates with a grant management platform to help users send and receive email communication related to grant-related deadlines, events, and milestones. _We identified these integrations mentioned most often in verified reviews of grant management software published on Capterra within the past two years (as of Mar. 5, 2024)._ ## Considerations when purchasing grant management software - **Assess the ability to customize application forms:** While evaluating the best grant management system for your needs, make sure that the software offers the ability to customize application forms, allowing organizations to capture specific information tailored to their unique needs. With this ability, users can modify fields and questions to collect specific data that is relevant and useful while granting funds or resources. - **Consider the collaboration capabilities of the tool:** The best grant management software offers features, such as document sharing, task assignment, and alerts that allow multiple team members to work together on applications, track progress, and share updates. It ensures consistency of data across the organization while avoiding duplication or errors. This feature is essential to ensure that everyone remains informed about the current status of grants being managed. - **Check the reporting and analytics feature:** Reporting and analytics features in grants management software allow users to track, analyze, and report on their grants' performance. Users can generate custom reports to gain valuable insights into grant status, fund utilization, program outcomes, and compliance tracking. Overall, assessing this feature enables users to measure the impact of their funded projects and analyze trends and patterns over time. * * * **Source** Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s grant management software directory](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra’s directory that offer them. **Disclaimer:** This grant management software buyers guide was authored by Capterra’s content team. We develop our guides using the author’s expertise, insights from 2M+ unique user reviews, and our proprietary data science algorithms to identify trends in user sentiment, preferences, and priorities. Some text was generated with assistance from AI tools.