How to build a grants results page that earns trust Oct 27, 2026A results page answers applicants’ questions before they ask, shows your process is fair, and makes your funding’s impact visible. Here’s what to include and how to build one without the heavy lift.
The university program manager’s guide to grant management software Oct 20, 2026Universities run scholarships, research funds and travel grants side by side, and spreadsheets and inboxes struggle to keep up. This guide shows what to look for in grant management software, from fair review to data protection and reporting.
How to explain your reviewing process to applicants Oct 6, 2026How does the application process work? A transparent communication strategy helps build trust and leads to better applications.
Handling AI-generated applications: Detection, policy and fair review Sep 22, 2026As AI reshapes how applications are written, grant managers face a new challenge: telling genuine ideas apart from polished but empty text. This article offers practical steps for detecting AI use and protecting trust in the review process.
Reducing applicant anxiety: Confirmation, notifications and status visibility done right Aug 27, 2026After submitting a grant application, applicants often wonder whether everything went through and what happens next. Learn how confirmation emails, automatic saving and clear status updates can reduce uncertainty, support applicants and save grant managers valuable time.
What is application onboarding? A guide for grantmakers on supporting first-time applicants Aug 19, 2026Application onboarding decides whether a good idea turns into a submitted grant application, especially for first-time applicants. Here’s what the term means and how to design an onboarding process that keeps people moving instead of dropping out halfway through.
What makes a good applicant portal? Anatomy of the Good Grants applicant view Aug 11, 2026An application portal can shape the entire grant experience. Discover how Good Grants improves transparency, reduces support queries, and helps applicants complete submissions with confidence.
Why your reviewers aren’t all scoring the same way — and what to do about it Jul 28, 2026Two reviewers can score the same grant application completely differently, even with the same rubric. Here’s why that happens and the structural fixes (scoring controls, blind review, calibration) that actually close the gap.
How role-based access builds trust in grantmaking Jul 7, 2026Role-based access helps define who can see and do what in a grantmaking program. Clear permissions reduce risk, support fair decision-making, and make processes more transparent and accountable.
The right metrics at the right time: Your dashboard for successful grant management Jun 9, 2026What is important before a program launches is very different from what matters during the review stage. Let’s look at which metrics matter most at each stage of a grant cycle and how to use your dashboard as an active guide throughout the process, rather than another source of numbers.