Grant cycle overview

How it works

JustFund is designed to help you move money quickly and equitably. Your entire grantmaking process — from finding the right applicants to notifying grantees — lives in one place: the Grants Management Workspace.

Review the articles below to learn more about managing each phase of your cycle on JustFund:

• Set up a grant cycle: Create your cycle, build your RFP, and invite applicants.  
• Manage your active cycle: Your cycle opens on your Announcement Date. Monitor incoming applications until your Deadline Date. 
• Manage application review: Score and evaluate applications with your team. 
• Make funding decisions: Mark grant recommendations and declinations. 
• Notify applicants: Send award and declination emails to applicants.
• Track and report: Monitor your grantmaking history and stay connected with grantees. 

Why it matters

• One place for everything: Your entire grantmaking process lives in one unified workspace — no switching between tools or losing track of where things stand.
• Built for speed: Clear workflows and real-time visibility mean fewer bottlenecks and faster decisions.
• Fund with confidence: Every step is designed to help you move money quickly and equitably to communities.

What's next?

• Ready to get started? See Set up a grant cycle.

Related articles

• Set up a grant cycle
• Manage your active cycle