What is Full-Cycle Grant Management?

Full‑cycle grant management joins up pre‑award design, assessment, delivery and impact reporting in one continuous process.

• Reduces duplication and risk across hand‑offs.
• Improves fairness and learning.
• Works best on an end‑to‑end platform like Plinth.

The stages

Keep each stage clear with defined outputs.

• Pre‑award: aims, eligibility, guidance and forms.
• Assessment: screening, reviews and decisions.
• Award: agreements, payments and conditions.
• Post‑award: monitoring, impact and close‑out.

Key takeaway: structure keeps programmes fair and efficient.

Continuous improvement

Use data to refine every round.

• Compare planned vs achieved outcomes.
• Adjust criteria and support.
• Share learning with applicants and partners.

Key takeaway: the cycle gets faster and better over time.

FAQs

Do we need software for full‑cycle?

Yes for anything beyond very small rounds.

How do we start?

Map your process, remove waste, then implement in Plinth.

Can separate teams collaborate?

Yes—shared dashboards and trails keep everyone aligned.