General Questions
Process
Payment/Fees
Data Issues

General Questions - Return to top

What is an RFP?
Request For Proposal - This is how a donor announces and solicits proposals for a grant opportunity. By posting an RFP, the donor is asking for proposals they can review and consider funding.

What is a Proposal?
A proposal is a formal application to receive funds from a donor offering a grant opportunity.

Does GrantAnalyst.com grant any money?
No. GrantAnalyst.com serves to facilitate the grant process between grantmakers and grant recipients and is not in a position to provide direct grants.

I'm not a nonprofit organization...Can I appy for a grant?
Right now, GrantAnalyst.com is built to serve the nonprofit grantmaking community and not individuals. Understandably there are plenty of people in need and our recommendation is to make your appeal to nonprofit organizations in your community. In the future, if we have grantmakers specifically interested in funding individuals, we will build this capability, but for now, we only handle grants to existing nonprofit organizations.

How do I find grant opportunities to apply for?
'Find Grants' in the menu at the top of this page will display all of the current opportunities available.

How many grants can I apply for with one proposal?
You can apply for grants from as many donors as you wish with the same data, however, each proposal is considered individually and will require individual submission.

Can I make changes to my RFP/Proposal after I've activated it?
Yes. You can make all the changes you want until the deadline arrives. You will not be charged for making changes. When the deadline arrives, your data will be final and submitted in whatever condition you leave it.

Does GrantAnalyst.com collect my credit card information?
No. All payments are made through PayPal, a secure online transaction service.

Does GrantAnalyst.com sell my information to anyone?
No. In the case of proposals, GrantAnalyst.com will only submit your information to the donor that posted the RFP you are applying for. In the case of RFPs, GrantAnalyst.com will make the grant opportunity available to all users of this site, but will not make the information available in other forms.

How long will my account be active?
Your account will be active as long as you are. Deactivation will only occur after a prolonged and significant period of inactivity (generally over a year).

Can I get help analyzing the data I get from GrantAnalyst.com?
Yes. Contact us at info@grantanalyst.com with your specific request and we will accommodate you as best we can.

If I have an account as a donor, how do I submit proposals to receive funding from other donors?
You need to set up another account as a recipient and enter some additional data before submitting proposals.

If I have and account as a recipient, how do I post an RFP?
You need to set up another account as a donor and enter some additional data before posting RFPs.

Can I apply for grants that aren't listed on GrantAnalyst.com?
That functionality will be added in the future. In the meantime, contact those donors and let them know about GrantAnalyst.com and your interest in using our service with them.

Process - Return to top

How do I find the grant opportunity (RFP)/donor I'm looking for?
'Find Grants' in the menu at the top of this page will display all of the current opportunities available. If you don't see the one there that you are looking for, contact the donor/foundation and tell them that you want to apply for their grant using GrantAnalyst.com. You can also send us their contact information and we will contact them as well.

Who makes the grant award decisions?
The donor makes all grant award decisions. GrantAnalyst.com will only participate in this part of the process on a consulting basis in support of the donor and will not make final funding decisions.

How do I find out if I win a grant award?
Donors are responsible for all notification. GrantAnalyst.com does not give award notification. Occasionally, donors will elect to use an anonymous 'Decline Letter' feature that GrantAnalyst.com offers, but the decision is made by the donor.

How do I get funded if I am selected for a grant award?
The donor will notify you of a grant award and the specific process for funding.

How do I activate my Proposal/RFP?
Your proposal/RFP will become 'Active' once we have received and processed your payment. This will be done automatically if you use PayPal's services. To arrange payment, choose the 'Activate' link next to your proposal/RFP.

Payment/Fees - Return to top

How much does this cost?
The one-time application fee for submitting a proposal is $39 for the first ten proposals you submit. After that, the price drops to $29 each for the next ten proposals. The application fee becomes $19 for every proposal you submit after the first twenty. These volume discounts will apply to all proposals you submit during a calendar year.

Occasionally a grantmaker will offer to sponsor your proposal, meaning that they will pay your application fee for you, and you will not be charged this fee. The grantmaker will make this known to you if they choose to offer this feature. GrantAnalyst.com will not notify you of the availability of any sponsorships.

If you are a grantmaker, take a look at our pricing plans for more details.

How do I pay?
The best way to pay is through PayPal, a secure online payment solution. You can pay with either a credit card or an echeck (electronic check drawn on your checking account). At no time will GrantAnalyst.com collect account numbers associated with payments, keeping your information secure. You may also choose to print an invoice and mail a paper check with a copy of the invoice to GrantAnalyst.com.

Can I pay with a check?
Yes, although this will take significantly longer to process your payment and make your proposal/RFP 'Active.' Print your 'Final Invoice' and mail it with your check to:

GrantAnalyst.com
Payment Processing
5409 Millstone Way
Fort Collins, Colorado 80528.

Does GrantAnalyst.com collect my credit card information?
No. This will only be done by PayPal, a secure online transaction service.

Will my money be refunded if my organization is not chosen to receive a grant that I applied for?
No. You are paying for the application service which is separate from any donor decision to fund or decline funding. GrantAnalyst.com has no influence on donor decisions and can not guarantee that you will receive funding.

Do my application fees for submitting a proposal ever go to the donor?
No. Your fees go to the business operations and administration of GrantAnalyst.com. No fees whatsoever are ever passed to the donors or recipients.

What do I do if I have errors when I'm making the payment?
Contact us at support@grantanalyst.com and we will help you figure out the problem.

How do I receive funding (if awarded)?
Donors who choose to fund your organization will contact you directly and arrange disbursements. GrantAnalyst.com is not involved in this part of the process. We specialize in the grant review process. We manage your grant data. We do not also want to be bankers.

Data Issues - Return to top

Does GrantAnalyst.com sell my information to anyone?
No. In the case of proposals, GrantAnalyst.com will only submit your information to the donor that posted the RFP you are applying for. In the case of RFPs, GrantAnalyst.com will make the opportunity available to all users of this site, but will not make the information available in other forms.

Will my information be secure?
Yes. Access is controlled and limited to your own account. Any third party contractors working with GrantAnalyst.com (a very small number) are held to confidentiality agreements and generally have no interaction with your data anyway

What software do I need to use this system?
All you need is a browser and internet access.

Can I cancel my Proposal/RFP?
No. Once you submit payment for your proposal/RFP, you are indicating that you want to be included in the grant application process.

If you have questions that aren't answered on this page, contact us at info@grantanalyst.com.