CATALYST®
Grants Management Software
Manage grant applications and reviews with less manual work. From proposal submission to funding decisions, CATALYST® grants management software keeps the process simple for applicants, reviewers, and administrators.
CATALYST®
Grants Management Software
Manage grant applications and reviews with less manual work. From proposal submission to funding decisions, CATALYST® grants management software keeps the process simple for applicants, reviewers, and administrators.
Why Use CATALYST® for Grants
Managing grants doesn’t have to involve spreadsheets and endless reminders. CATALYST® gives you the tools to simplify proposals, reviews, and decisions—all in one secure system.
Key Benefits:
- Customizable proposal and budget forms
- Support for attachments, references, and supporting documents
- Multi-round review workflows with automated assignments
- Scoring rubrics for consistent evaluations
- Reporting for funding amounts, reviewer activity, and outcomes
- Payment collection if you charge application or processing fees
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Tools for Every Role
CATALYST® provides the flexibility your grants program needs, with features designed for program managers, applicants, and reviewers.
Run grants programs with confidence
As a grants administrator, you need reliable tools to handle multiple programs, monitor reviewer progress, and keep stakeholders informed. For organizations juggling adjacent priorities, grants management software can make grant applications, reviewer assignments, and funding decisions easier to manage.
- Manage multiple grant programs from a single system
- Role-based permissions and dashboards
- Configurable eligibility rules and application requirements
- Real-time reporting on submissions, reviewer activity, and funding outcomes
- Export data for board and stakeholder reports
- Secure data backup and GDPR-compliant functionality
Simplify submissions for every applicant
Grant proposals often require complex information. CATALYST® makes it easier for applicants to submit complete, accurate proposals with fewer questions for your staff.
- Save & Return feature for multi-step applications
- Upload supporting files such as budgets, references, or research documents
- Clear instructions and word count limits for narrative responses
- Automated deadline reminders and confirmation emails
- Submitter dashboard to track status across programs
- Duplication prevention to avoid multiple submissions
Streamline proposal review and scoring
Grant reviews can be complex, with multiple criteria and rounds of evaluation. CATALYST® helps reviewers stay organized and ensures fair, consistent scoring. When related programs share similar stakeholders, scholarship review software can help streamline scholarship applications, eligibility reviews, and applicant communication and keep oversight consistent.
- Reviewer portal with personalized dashboards
- Automated assignments based on conflicts of interest or expertise
- Custom scoring rubrics for consistent evaluations
- Blind review options to reduce bias
- Support for multiple review rounds
- Built-in communication tools for clarifications or follow-up
How It Works
With CATALYST®, your grants program follows a clear, repeatable process.
1: Collect Proposals
Launch custom forms with eligibility rules, attachments, and deadlines.
2: Review Applications
Assign reviewers, apply scoring rubrics, and manage conflicts of interest.
3: Select Recipients
Compare scores, track funding decisions, and generate reports.
4: Notify & Award
Send decisions, track acceptance, and export data for stakeholders.
Real People. Real Help. Every Time.
Every CATALYST® project includes a dedicated Omnipress project manager who handles setup, training, and ongoing support, so you never have to go it alone.
- Setup assistance from day one
- Personalized training for your team
- Live support throughout your submission and review phases
- Help integrating with your AMS or publishing results
- Ongoing check-ins and post-program wrap-up help
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Ready to Simplify Grants Management?
Work with Omnipress to make your next grants program easier for applicants, reviewers, and your team.