SmartyGrants

6.8easy start · #1 of 25
in Grant Management Software

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Runs on Web.

SmartyGrants is ranked #1 of 25 in grant management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web. A free trial is offered.

Compared on grant management software

Application intake: custom
Review workflow: custom
Award management: advanced
Reporting and compliance: advanced

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The record

Purpose: SmartyGrants is a cloud-based grants management system for grantmaking organisations.
Grant lifecycle: The system manages applications, assessments, contracts, payments, reporting and acquittals.
Configuration: Organisations can configure forms, workflows and reports without developers or IT support.
Reporting: Built-in analytics and export tools support reporting on outcomes and impact.
Hosting and access: SmartyGrants describes itself as cloud-based, accessible anywhere, and hosted locally with enterprise-grade security.
Audience: The maker says SmartyGrants is used by government, philanthropic, corporate and charitable grantmaking organisations.
Trial: The maker provides a signup form to start a free SmartyGrants trial; the opened page does not state its duration.
Applicant support: SmartyGrants lists New Zealand applicant support by phone at +64 4 889 3068 and by email at [email protected].
SmartyFile: SmartyFile is an optional free service for SmartyGrants users that lets applicants view submissions across funders and pre-fill form information.
Collaboration: SmartyFile organisation profiles support sharing forms, assigning view, edit and submit permissions, and changing submission ownership.
Security certification: The maker's brochure states that SmartyGrants is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 accredited.
Pricing model: The maker's brochure says SmartyGrants is licensed through an annual subscription fee based on the grantmaker’s annual disbursement.
Integrations: The maker's brochure describes SmartyGrants as part of an integrated suite of for-purpose technology solutions.
Who it serves: The maker says it is used by government, philanthropic, corporate and charitable grantmaking organisations.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Grant Management Software in 2026#1 of 25

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Sources

smartygrants.co.nz/why-smartygrants/a-modern-affordable-gr· checked 2 Oct 2026
manage.smartygrants.com.au/signup· checked 2 Oct 2026
applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/contact-us/· checked 2 Oct 2026
applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/smartyfile/faqs/· checked 2 Oct 2026
files.ourcommunity.com.au/general/SmartyGrantsBrochure.pdf· checked 2 Oct 2026