ProposalCentral
Your gateway to the world of research funding.
Overview
ProposalCentral is a cloud-based e-grantmaking platform that connects grantors and grant seekers in the research and non-profit sectors. It provides a comprehensive solution for funding organizations to manage the entire grant lifecycle, from creating and publishing funding opportunities to application submission, peer review, and post-award management. It is widely used by foundations, professional societies, and government agencies.
✨ Key Features
- Funding opportunity publication
- Online application submission
- Peer review management with scoring
- Post-award reporting and progress tracking
- Compliance and financial management
- Integration with institutional profiles
- Reporting and analytics
- Email communication tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Network-based approach connecting funders, applicants, and institutions.
- Standardized platform reduces administrative burden for applicants applying to multiple funders.
- Free for applicants and their institutions.
Unique Value: Creates a connected ecosystem for research funding, simplifying the application and management process for all stakeholders by providing a single, shared platform.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used by numerous prominent research funding organizations to manage their grant programs.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that are solely grant seekers and do not manage their own funding programs.
🏆 Alternatives
Operates as a shared ecosystem rather than a private, single-instance software, which benefits applicants and institutions who work with multiple funders on the platform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for grant seekers to use.
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