# 4 Free or Affordable Grant Management Software Products | Capterra > Expensive software is not the answer for every nonprofit or charity. In order to process your grant proposals and acquisitions, check out these five free and affordable grant management software options. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/free-grant-management-software --- # 4 Free or Affordable Grant Management Software Products By Nick Morpus Nick Morpus Nick Morpus is a former Capterra analyst. [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/nmorpus/) Published January 5, 2018 4 min read Table of Contents - [Free grant management software](#free-grant-management-software) - [1.Fluxx Grantseeker](#1fluxx-grantseeker) - [2. Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Grants Management](#2-oracle-peoplesoft-enterprise-grants-management) - [Affordable grant management software](#affordable-grant-management-software) - [1. Award Force for Grants Starter](#1-award-force-for-grants-starter) - [2. GrantHub](#2-granthub) Last year, I purchased an iPad Mini to aid my general [task management](https://www.capterra.com/task-management-software/) and other aspects of my work life, such as note taking in meetings. I chose a slightly older version, recognizing that I didn't need the highest-end model to accomplish what I purchased it for. This decision may seem small, but at the time it saved me $500! If you are running a small nonprofit seeking grants for projects, or are a small organization dealing in awarding grants to worthy recipients, you don't always need the top-of-the-line [grant management software](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/). There are free or affordable software options out there that can help you accomplish the essentials without sending you into the red. To help you find software that works for you, I've rounded up four free or affordable grant management software products and identified a few key features of each. Presented in alphabetical order and broken out into free and affordable groupings, these options will help you streamline your awards processes. ## Free grant management software Effective grant management software is no small request, meaning that the list of quality free systems is a short one. I identified two options that offer all of the necessary, fundamental features without attaching a price tag. ## 1.[Fluxx Grantseeker](https://www.fluxx.io/products/grantseeker/) _Grantseeker home page (via Fluxx)_ Fluxx got its start with Grantmaker, a paid, cloud-based grants management solution aimed at grant-making organizations of all sizes. The company's free offering, Grantseeker, is a cloud-based solution targeting the other end of things: grant recipients. Grantseeker lets you manage proposals and reports, keep track of tasks and deadlines, and measure success through a dedicated dashboard. For support, Grantseeker includes access to Fluxx's knowledge base (a searchable guide to the software), as well as email support during business hours. **Best for:** Grant seekers **Software type:** Web-based **Features:** - Compliance management - Contract management - Grant award tracking - Grant opportunity search - Online applications - Self-registration Capterra user rating**:** 4.5/5 Stars Have you used Fluxx Grantseeker before? Be sure to [leave a review](https://www.capterra.com/reviews/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/new/?utm_source=end%20user&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=link&utm_term=review&utm_content=nonprofit)! ## 2. [Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Grants Management](http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/peoplesoft-enterprise/service-automation/peoplesoft-grants-management-065800.html) _Oracle's grant management dashboard (via Oracle)_ Oracle is a solid open source alternative for most of your software needs. The company's PeopleSoft system—first and foremost an enterprise [project management system](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/)—offers an enterprise grants management add-on. If your nonprofit isn't seeking specialized grant software, this is a great option to consider. **Best for:** Grant seekers **Software type:** Web-based **Features:** - Asset tracking - Audit management - Compliance management - Contract management - Cost tracking - Depreciation management - Project costing [Capterra user rating](https://www.capterra.com/p/155958/Oracle-PeopleSoft/)**:** 4/5 Stars Have you used Oracle Peoplesoft before? Be sure to [leave a review](https://www.capterra.com/p/155958/Oracle-PeopleSoft/)! ## Affordable grant management software In this context, affordable means any software offered for $100/month or less, making it a feasible option for small to midsized nonprofits, pending on budget. The two options listed below are full grant management systems, not smaller add-ons to larger software. If you're going to pay for grant management software, you ought to receive a system fully dedicated to the task in return. ## 1. [Award Force for Grants Starter](https://www.awardforce.com/grants) _Award Force's grant entries page (via Award Force)_ Award Force is a unique grant management software offering with a visually appealing user interface and exclusive focus on grant makers. The software helps organizations draft, market, and process grants for individuals and groups to ensure that the funds are spent on projects that matter. The starter package comes in at $99/month and offers all of the basic, necessary grant management tools, such as moderating submissions, email integration, and application landing pages. **Best for:** Grant issuers **Software type:** Web-based **Features:** - Compliance management - Grant award tracking - Online applications - Self-registration - Social sharing - Video applications [**Pricing**](https://www.awardforce.com/pricing/)**:** - _Starter:_ $1,188/year ($99/month) - _Plus:_ $2,748/year ($229/month) [**Capterra user rating**](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/)**:** 5/5 Stars Have you used Award Force before? Be sure to [leave a review](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/)! ## 2. [GrantHub](http://www.granthub.com/) _GrantHub's dashboard (via GrantHub)_ GrantHub is a comprehensive grant management system, covering the acquisitions process from proposal to award. The software streamlines your grant proposal process with application cloud storage, letting you quickly refer back to previous applications and proposals instead of starting from scratch each time. GrantHub seamlessly integrates with programs such as Google Docs and Microsoft Excel in order to make your transition from a manual system to their specialized program as easy as possible. **Best for:** Grant seekers **Software type:** Web-based **Features:** - Compliance management - Contract management - Grant award tracking - Grant opportunity search - Self-registration [Pricing](http://www.granthub.com/pricing/)**:** $900/year ($75/month) [Capterra user rating](https://www.capterra.com/p/154557/GrantHub/)**:** 5/5 Stars Have you used GrantHub before? Be sure to [leave a review](https://www.capterra.com/p/154557/GrantHub/)! Have you tried any of the software options listed above? Do you use another free or affordable solution for managing either end of the grant proposal process? Let me know in the comment section below! * * * Looking for Nonprofit software?Check out Capterra's list of the [best Nonprofit software](https://www.capterra.com/nonprofit-software/) solutions. ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Author [### Nick Morpus](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/nmorpus/) Nick Morpus is a former Capterra analyst. ### RELATED READING - [Project Management Software for Creative and Marketing Workflows](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-management-software-creative-marketing-workflows/) - [How to Choose Project Management Software With Confidence: Insights From Real Buyers](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-management-software-buyer-insight/) - [LMS Pricing Models Explained: Hidden Costs, Plans, And Comparisons](https://www.capterra.com/resources/lms-pricing-models-guide/) - [Payroll Pricing Explained: Flat-Rate vs Per-Employee Models](https://www.capterra.com/resources/payroll-pricing-models-guide/) - [Project Management Timelines and Template: A Complete Guide](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-timeline/) - [Guide to Inventory Management Software Pricing Models](https://www.capterra.com/resources/inventory-management-software-pricing-report/) - [AI is Raising the Bar for Project Team People Skills](https://www.capterra.com/resources/ai-skills-for-project-managers/) - [Measuring What Matters: Setting KPIs for Help Desk Performance](https://www.capterra.com/resources/help-desk-kpis/) - [Guide to CRM Software Pricing Models](https://www.capterra.com/resources/customer-relationship-management-software-pricing-models/)