# Page 2 | Grant Lifecycle Manager Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Grant Lifecycle Manager the right Grant Management solution for you? Explore 52 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/122147/Grant-Lifecycle-Manager/reviews --- Grant Lifecycle Manager 4.9 (52) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Grant Lifecycle Manager ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 52 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use LS Laura S. Director of Communications Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to work with" February 26, 2021 5.0 Pros I compared over 10 different sites and software programs before partnering with Foundant. By far, Foundant had what we needed. They have enough bells and whistles to do what we need, but not so many that I get overwhelmed or bogged down. Foundant has a great training program that enabled me to build the site and maintain it - which says a lot since I am not a computer wizard. I have updated our application and processes annually and was able to very easily add a process for our COVID work. The best thing about Foundant is their people. Whether I call, chat or email the response is always quick and efficient. In addition to using the site to do grant management work, we have also extended it to receive PRI applications. I love that the system is adaptable. Cons Nothing. If hard pressed, I would say it took more than a minute to figure out how to do reports. But once I understood the building blocks, I was able to create reports for different audiences. Alternatives considered [Blackbaud Grantmaking](https://www.capterra.com/p/242266/Blackbaud-Grantmaking/)[Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/)[Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/)[ZoomGrants](https://www.capterra.com/p/133342/ZoomGrants/)[ProposalCentral](https://www.capterra.com/p/173373/proposalCENTRAL/) Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager 1\. Ease of creation and management of site 2. Ease of greatness to enter information and upload documents 3. Customer support provided 4. Price for what we receive Review Source Response from Foundant April 23, 2021 Thank you for your review, Laura! We're happy to see that GLM is easy to work with and that you have enjoyed working with our people! JH Jennifer H. Operations Associate Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundant has made grant management so easy" March 3, 2021 5.0 Our overall experience has been a positive one. Both Applicants and Reviewers seem to have no issues with the system. Pros I love the fact that you can copy a process. This saves so much time - there is no need for re-creating. The somewhat new feature of the option of chatting is fabulous! Again, a time saver. It allows me to multi-task. The system is user friendly. Cons I would say the only piece that I cannot give the most accolades to would be the reporting. It seems to be a little clunky or it could just be the user, me. I was a little disappointed to learn that there is not a good fit for all of the roles that we need to assign to our staff members that are involved in an RFP process. Specifically, we have a someone who needs to create and edit reports but I did not want to give him full admin rights, which is what I ended up doing. Something in between would be nice. We have not utilized integration with other apps so far, but if possible, it would be nice to have the following directly connected: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ and https://www.fdacs.gov/. Also, it would be nice if we could have the ability to create 3 evaluation forms since a lot of our RFPs involve a 3rd evaluation phase. Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager Foundant seems to have the best product for the cost. Review Source Response from Foundant April 6, 2021 Thank you for your review, Jennifer! We are happy to know that Grant Lifecycle Manager has helped save you time and that you're enjoying our chat functionality! DB Dayna B. Grants Administration Associate Philanthropy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundant GLM Review" February 26, 2021 5.0 I have been EXTREMELY pleased with our overall GLM experience. The support Foundant offers is beyond amazing. Pros This software is very user friendly. We surveyed our grantees after implementing GLM and received all positive reviews. Cons Reporting and Data Sets continue to be challenging. It makes sense when I'm at training classes but when I sit down to create a report the confusion sets in. Even though reporting is challenging I still prefer Foundant GLM over any other software product out there! Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager We chose Foundant GLM based on user reviews initially, but once we started the switch we were blown away by the support and use of knowledge that the Foundant folks displayed. Review Source Response from Foundant April 6, 2021 Thank you for your review, Dayna! We are happy to know that Grant Lifecycle Manager has helped your organization and that you're happy with our customer service! KB Karla B. Grants Administrator Philanthropy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundant! " February 26, 2021 5.0 My work at GreaterGood as the Grants Administrator requires me to work in Foundant all day. 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. Our Client Success Managers, \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] and now \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], have been excellent. Pros Foundant is very user friendly for both our staff and applicants. All of our grants are by invitation only. We provide detailed instructions to our applicants to register in Foundant and apply. We have separate processes for the many grants we provide. I like that the processes can be customized for each type of grant. We take the Follow Up Reports very seriously. We share the reported info and impact with our donors. Cons My only struggle is sometimes with Reports. Foundant Support is always very helpful with helping me figure out what to do. Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager Foundant was decided on right before I joined GGO. Review Source Response from Foundant April 23, 2021 Thank you for your review of GLM Karla! We are happy to hear that our product is user-friendly for both your staff and applicants! AT Allison T. Community Outreach Utilities Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "This is a wonderful product! " October 27, 2023 5.0 I have been very pleased with GLM. I have recommended it repeatedly. Pros The training with \[sensitive content hidden\] was incredible. He was more helpful than we could've imagined. Cons Since I'm only going through the processes every few months, it's easy to forget the steps when I'm approving grants. Switched from [SAP Concur](https://www.capterra.com/p/380/Concur-Expense/) We had heard that Foundant was a better platform. Review Source Response from Foundant October 31, 2023 Thank you for your review Allison! We are so happy to hear that you are pleased with GLM. DE Doug E. Grants Manager Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "IHC Review" October 4, 2023 5.0 Pros I like how easy it is to use the product. Cons I think the budgeting components of the software could be improved, but they are still useful. Review Source Response from Foundant October 23, 2023 Thank you for your review Doug! We are happy to hear that GLM is making your grant management process easier. SC Susan C. Grants Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Learn, Great Tech Support, & Saves Time" October 18, 2023 5.0 We are a very small foundation, all of us multi-task, and helps us maximize our time communicating and tracking grantees and processes. Pros Wonderful tech support. If there is anything I have forgotten or need help on, a chat with tech support almost always solves it. I never have to wait very long for someone to chat with me and walk me through a solution. Cons None that I can think of. Since we use certain features only once a year, it is easy to forget certain features. But that is an easy fix: I just chat with tech support or look up the help articles and I'm okay. Review Source Response from Foundant October 23, 2023 Thank you for your review Susan! We are so happy to hear that GLM is maximizing your time and impact. VR Verified Reviewer Donor Relations Assistant Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I adore this product" December 14, 2018 5.0 Pros If you have a grant that your organization gives our every year, thus is definitely for you. Everything is in one place and it makes everything you ma have to do so much easier. You send out applications through the software and everyone completes them online. You can track how many applications you have and how much you have that are completed. Reviewers can look and receive applications online, and you can assign any follow ups. the best thing is that all of their organizations information is now on the site, so it also is a library for anyone who has ever applied for your grant/application. And an additional perk is that you can email people from the site and you don't have to connect to your outlook/email to do so. \*Great support! Cons If an applicant wants to change their organization information, they have to contact you and you have to do it on the back-end, this goes for resetting/changing applicants passwords as well. It sometimes gets a bit annoying that they can't change simple tings like the address or telephone number an you have to do it. Review Source Response from Foundant March 5, 2019 Thank you for your time providing feedback on Foundant's Grants Management solution! SB Susan B. Director, Cultural Affairs Performing Arts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "User friendly and exceptional customer service." March 3, 2021 5.0 When I am recommending to other county agencies, I specifically mention your customer service because it is so rare to find such outstanding service at every stage in the process from sales to finance to training. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], our training rep, is consistently exceptional. She is courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive. I miss her now that our regular sessions are done. Pros This software is user friendly, and has allowed for a more efficient grant management process. We especially like being able to generate reports within the system, and that there's no more paper applications or evaluations is a big plus. Cons In the past we had a one-page paper contract that we mailed to our grantees for completion/signature and then forwarded onto Purchasing as support material when entering the purchase requisition. When we switched to the new system, naturally we wanted to create an online contract. However, because of the new layout, each contract was multiple pages. Since we have 40 grantees, this was too much to print out, scan and email to our Purchasing Dept. In the end, we were able to work around it by creating a modified information one-pager that served our purpose. Alternatives considered [Award Force](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/)[Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/)[Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/) Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager Price and customer service. Review Source Response from Foundant April 6, 2021 Thank you for your review, Susan! We are happy to know that Grant Lifecycle Manager has allowed for a more efficient grant management process and that you're enjoying our reporting functionality. VR Verified Reviewer Philanthropic Liaison Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Exceptional customer service and support from the very beginning. I feel heard and supported." May 22, 2018 5.0 Pros The flexibility. It's not a "one and done" software as it is ever evolving and expanding with new updates regularly. The community of Foundant GLM users are heard. Feedback is encouraged and incorporated into each update. My company utilizes the Foundant GLM software for several different funding programs, and it meets the specific/individual needs of each one without compromising the quality of the software or the value to our applicants and evaluators. Cons There's still some features I'd like to see considered/added to a future update, but they're not deal breakers. Overall, it's hard to find any "cons" to this software. Review Source Response from Foundant May 29, 2018 Thank you for your review of Grant Lifecycle Manager! We appreciate your time sharing this information for others who are doing research on grants management software. CH Clara H. Executive Director Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GLM for grant management success!" October 18, 2023 5.0 Our overall experience has been very positive. Its ease of use is very attractive! Pros GLM makes grant management easy because it is a very intuitive application. It accommodates a lot of "wishes". The support is incredible. Even when I ask for something that the CS rep doesn't know, they don't give up until they figure it out. Cons Cannot think of anything. It's nicely customizable. Review Source Response from Foundant October 23, 2023 Thank you for your review Clara! We are happy to hear the GLM is making your grant management easier! JP Joan P. Grant Chair Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Near & Far Aid's experience with Foundant GLM" February 25, 2021 5.0 Our manager \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] has been great and very responsive. She helped us sort through the most efficient way to get our processes up and running and anticipated some things we might want to do in the future so that we could incorporate them even before we might need them. We also did a large data migration project with our legacy data and our migration manager Taylor was extremely helpful. Pros I liked that after the in-depth training, our CSM was able to easily and relatively quickly recreate our previous grant application into the Foundant system Cons The training in the beginning that we do as self study takes a bit to grasp onto but once I got through the first few modules it all started to be intuitive and make logical sense. Alternatives considered [Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/) Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager The price point and recommendations from other funders who are currently using the same platform. Review Source Response from Foundant March 3, 2021 Thank you for your review Joan! We are happy that your migration to Grant Lifecycle Manager went smoothly. JG Jennifer G. Director, Trustee Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Working with Foundant has greatly improved what we do and how we do it." January 31, 2018 5.0 Foundant has changed the work we do for the better! Pros Foundant streamlines our grant cycle and database. It also allows our team to access applications remotely, which makes our work easier. Cons We still need CRM software. I'd love to see Foundant integrate CRM into their platform so that our left hand can better connect with our right hand, so to speak. We still have to do our CRM-type of work using a separate site and it gets clunky having two separate databases doing two different things. Review Source Response from Foundant February 2, 2018 Thank you so much for your review, Jennifer! Your feedback is appreciated. We look forward to chatting with you further to learn more about the CRM capabilities you'd like to see in GLM. DH Dana H. Executive Assistant/Grant Administrator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software and customer service" February 6, 2018 5.0 Pros Customer service is great with quick response times to questions from the support team. customer service agent does an amazing job for us to educate and suggest best practices/processes for our unique family foundations. We review with him annually, but can easily email him anytime for other assistance. Cons Reporting features are much improved, but since we only use a few times a year, I often have to ask for assistance to customize. Review Source Response from Foundant February 8, 2018 Thank you so much for your review, Dana! We shared your kind words with Andy. Your feedback on reporting is helpful as we continue to make updates that meet the needs of our clients. AS Art S. Executive Director Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Once you set up the product, it works well. The challenge-for good or ill-is the constant updating." January 26, 2018 5.0 Pros You customize the entire process for your own needs/issues. So it can be simple or very complex. You can have several "processes" which means various forms/levels of detail, etc., depending on what you need to learn from prospective grantees. After a grant is awarded, tracking payments, progress, etc. is quite good. Outstanding customer service. Cons If one is not a "heavy" user of the product, the constant updates, which are great for organizations that use the product constantly, can sometimes be a bit much. Another learning curve has to be conquered! However, customer service is outstanding--any issues or questions are usually dealt with/answered within minutes. Review Source Response from Foundant January 29, 2018 Thank you so much for your review, Art! We pride ourselves on our customer support. Our team continuously listens for feedback from clients such as yourself, and make updates accordingly. We're happy to hear support helps you effectively navigate and stay up to speed. BE Becky E. Executive Director Philanthropy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding customer service!" May 22, 2018 5.0 Pros The software is very easy to use. We use committees of volunteers and they can learn how to use the system with very little effort. Cons The reporting function is not as intuitive as it could be. I always need to ask the admin for help and I wish I could figure it out on my own or remember it more easily. Review Source Response from Foundant May 29, 2018 Thank you for your review of Grant Lifecycle Manager! Your time leaving these comments is greatly appreciated. SS Symone S. Programs Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It's Ok at best. " August 15, 2017 3.0 Pros I like that applicants have to create accounts in order to apply, and that I can include descriptions for various kinds of applications. Cons I don't like that applicants can create duplicate submissions for one application. This makes reviewing applications difficult and creates more work for our staff on the back end. I don't like that once you "close" an application you can't "hide" it also. This makes managing the program on the back end overwhelming. Review Source SS Sheila S. IT Manager Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Customer support is very helpful and available. I find the program easy to use." February 12, 2018 5.0 Since it is laid out so well, I don't have to spend a lot of wasted time manuevering around the software. Saves us time, and keeps us organized. Pros It makes sense the way it is laid out and is very user-friendly. Customer support is there when we need them. Cons The reporting tool takes a little getting used to but is relatively easy once you get the hang of it. As always, support is there to help us navigate if we run into issues. Review Source Response from Foundant February 15, 2018 Thanks so much for your time writing this review, Sheila! DW David W. Grants Admin Government Relations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use and dependable" February 26, 2021 5.0 Managing by speadsheets can be done if you are a one person show but if you want to take it to the next level or you have more than one person involved you need grants management software to get the job done. Pros How intuitive it is to get the process setup and running. Cons It took us a while to get it approved though our accounting, but I don't know what I would do without it today. Review Source Response from Foundant April 23, 2021 Thank you for your review of GLM David! We are glad to hear that you find our solution easy to use and dependable! LC Laura C. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love the system. And I love the Foundant staff. My CSM and the Cust Supp staff are all great!" February 6, 2018 5.0 Ease of use for an online grant application system. It's not always as intuitive to ME...but I'm probably not the most tech savvy customer. For the most part, I really do like the software. And I like Foundant's dedication to improving and making things better by taking customer needs and desires into account. Pros I like that everything is there in one place. And what did not start out as intuitive was easy to learn with the help of the wonderful support staff. Foundant works to meet the needs of its customers! Review Source Response from Foundant February 7, 2018 Thanks for your review, Laura! We are proud of our support staff and CSM's, so it's wonderful to hear they have been so helpful for you. MT Myron T. Science and Education Liaison Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Company" February 25, 2021 5.0 Great experience. After the learning curve very easy to manage Pros The website setup, platform flexibility and tech support are fantastic!! Cons Some reports difficult to generate. Otherwise good. Reason for choosing Grant Lifecycle Manager NA Review Source Response from Foundant March 3, 2021 Thank you for your review of Grant Lifecycle Manager. We love customer support, and love to hear that you are experiencing "fantastic" support! LL Lisa L. Program Director Philanthropy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Solution for Grant Administration " April 21, 2021 5.0 I am so pleased with Grant Lifecycle Management. It has made my Grant process so much easier as everything is online (we came from a PDF/paper application). I can easily communicate with grantees and my evaluators, collect all needed information, and have a historical tracking of grant applications. Pros This is such a great solution for organizations looking to easily collect, evaluate, award, and track grant applications. The implementation process was very easy--you watched videos, completed "homework" on a fake site, and then periodically met with your Client Success Manager to review everything. It has made accepting applications and working with grantees so much easier! Cons The only feature that could use some improvement is the reporting feature. It takes some time to figure out how to get reports you need, but they are all customizable, which is very nice. Review Source Response from Foundant April 23, 2021 Thank you for your review of GLM! We're glad you were able to easily implement our software into your organization! JM Jay M. Director of Programs Used the software for: ### "Highly Recommend Grant Lifecycle Manager from Foundant" July 10, 2015 5.0 We have used the for over two years now, and have found the technology to be extremely intuitive and user-friendly. It has helped us organize our grantmaking process, from streamlining LOIs, and reviewing and organizing grant proposals, to recording and tracking outcomes. Being able to sort, manipulate, and export data has also made it easy to share information with our team in real-time. Most importantly, the Foundant team is always highly responsive and great to work with. We would highly recommend Foundant and their Grant Lifecycle Manager technology to anyone in the philanthropic space who seeks an effective tool for elevating their grantmaking process. Review Source Response from Foundant July 14, 2015 Hi Jay, and thanks for taking the time to tell others about your experience. It's wonderful to hear that you've had such a good outcome from our product! We appreciate your review, which will help others in their search for a grants management solution! SC Sarah C. Director of Grants and Programs Used the software for: ### "Foundant understands how a grant cycle REALLY works!" January 14, 2016 5.0 I am not sure how I could manage my grant and scholarship programs without Foundant GLM. Foundant is the most user-friendly (for applicants and administrators) and intuitive product on the market. Most people do not understand how labor-intensive grant and scholarship management is - Foundant gets it! Foundant is extremely powerful; but moreover, it's very simple to use. Little to no training is needed to use all the functionality. I cannot stress enough how intuitive the work flow is, and how client-centered ALL the Foundant staff works! Updates and improvements to the program are prioritized according to our (Foundant client) needs. Love, love, love this work solution. Review Source Response from Foundant April 6, 2021 Thank you for your review, Sarah! We are happy to know that Grant Lifecycle Manager has helped your organization to manage your grants and scholarships and that you find our software intuitive! CI Clarice I. Development Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Solid Way for Grant Management " June 9, 2021 4.0 This has helped us tremendously with grants and grant applications. We wouldnt be able to keep track of everything without it. Pros Affordable way to keep information and can keep the history in the cloud Multiple users can use the system Great support from GLM and the community Cons No CRM to manage contacts No data dashboard It is difficult to open many applications at once - sort of slows down the process Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.