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.
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