Grant Management for Public Sector Funders

Public sector grantmakers must balance speed, fairness and accountability in a context of high scrutiny.

• Use proportionate due diligence with clear audit trails.
• Publish guidance and decisions transparently.
• Standardise outcomes to report value for money.

Assure fairness and value

Run consistent processes that withstand scrutiny.

• Eligibility, conflicts and scoring policies.
• Evidence‑based decisions with concise notes.
• Proportionate monitoring aligned to risk and spend.

Key takeaway: documented, repeatable processes protect programmes.

Reporting to stakeholders

Provide timely, accessible reporting to leaders and the public.

• Dashboards for approvals, spend and outcomes.
• Public summaries of criteria and results.
• Evidence packs for internal audit.

Key takeaway: Plinth streamlines assurance without slowing delivery.

Working with diverse partners

Keep access simple for small and community groups.

• Plain‑English forms and mobile access.
• Assisted submission routes where needed.
• Proportionate requirements for micro‑grants.

Key takeaway: inclusion improves reach and results.

FAQs

Can we publish data safely?

Yes—share aggregated results and redact personal data.

How do we avoid delays?

Automate routine checks and use templates for approvals.

What about FOI requests?

Strong audit trails and clear summaries reduce effort.