Grant data with intention: Collect less, protect better May 5, 2026Grant managers work with sensitive information every day: contact details, financial data, personal backgrounds, sometimes even health or social data. That responsibility is significant. Yet in practice, data privacy often takes a back seat.
Why a dedicated software for scholarship management beats a spreadsheet Apr 7, 2026Spreadsheets are popular because they are familiar. But as scholarship programs grow and become more complex, they quickly reach their limits. Now is the time for a technical upgrade.
Data sovereignty vs data residency when choosing the right grant platform Mar 24, 2026When choosing a digital grant platform, data sovereignty and data residency are two key factors to consider. They may sound technical, but they have very real implications for your day-to-day work. This article will help you understand the difference and make a confident, informed choice.
How sponsorships and partnerships influence equitable funding Mar 3, 2026In a world where funds are limited and demand is high, grant managers must make difficult decisions. How can available resources be distributed to achieve the greatest impact? Equitable funding ensures that every organisation or project receives the support it needs to deliver real results.
What does fair grant management mean across different cultural contexts? Feb 17, 2026See our guide to learn how organisations can recognise cultural nuances and design their processes in a way that ensures fairness is not only an aspiration, but something that is truly practised.
Less guesswork, more clarity: KPIs that make grant programs better Jan 27, 2026Grant programs should create impact, but managing applications, reviewers, and deadlines can be overwhelming. Key performance indicators (KPIs) help you track progress, ensure fairness and make data-driven decisions.
The 7 most common mistakes in grant application forms—and how to avoid them Jan 21, 2026Grant application forms shape the success of your funding program long before decisions are made. Unclear questions, unnecessary fields, and poor structure can frustrate applicants and create extra work for reviewers and program teams.
Data that makes a difference: lifecycle analytics for fairer, more efficient grant programs Jan 6, 2026What if every decision in the grant process could build on insights from previous programs? Grant lifecycle analytics helps organisations use data across the entire grant cycle to make better decisions, improve fairness and increase impact. This article explains how data can support grantmaking from pre-award to post-award, with practical examples and clear guidance for busy grant professionals.
Data governance + ethics in grantmaking: Transparency, security and trust Dec 16, 2025Effective data governance is key to transparent, secure and fair grant management. Good Grants helps organisations structure sensitive data, track processes and maintain trust, ensuring applications, reviews and decisions are managed efficiently and ethically – even as programs grow more complex.
6 Grantmaking trends for 2026: How to maximise impact and efficiency Dec 2, 2025Discover the six key trends shaping grantmaking in 2026 – from digital transformation and increased fairness to diversity, impact measurement, user-friendly processes and stronger community engagement. Learn how funders can streamline their workflows, build trust and make more meaningful decisions with modern tools like Good Grants.