Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is GRANTtracker?
Who produces GRANTtracker?
Who can use GRANTtracker?
How do I access GRANTtracker online?
How much does GRANTtracker cost?
How can I subscribe to GRANTtracker?
Will the data I enter into GRANTtracker be secure?
I don’t want to access GRANTtracker online, is there a CD version?
How does GRANTtracker manage my funding projects?
How does GRANTtracker help me manage and reduce the risks surrounding large bids?
Can I get the reports I need from GRANTtracker?
Are there any further developments planned?
What happens if I don’t renew my subscription? Will I lose the data I have entered?
Can I share my projects with other users?
Can I protect my projects from other users?
Will GRANTtracker help me with CIPFA reporting?
What other products does GRANTfinder Ltd. offer?

What is GRANTtracker?

GRANTtracker is a fully featured management system for corporate bidding management. Its powerful functions allow the tracking of bid applications, partner contributions and eventual allocation of funding throughout the life of your projects.


Who produces GRANTtracker?

GRANTtracker was originally conceived by East Sussex County Council. Fitting tightly within Government requirements for corporate bidding management, it served them and other local authorities for over four years. Such a great concept had to be shared with the rest of the funding community so East Sussex turned to GRANTfinder Ltd., an organisation with over 20 years’ experience in funding.

We’ve developed the product for a further two years to enhance user friendliness, simplicity and all- round effectiveness as a management tool.


Who can use GRANTtracker?

Although GRANTtracker was developed in association with and targeted at local authorities and government organisations, its versatility allows it to adapt to any number of commercial and non-governmental uses.


How do I access GRANTtracker online?

It couldn’t be more simple, just access our website here at http://www.granttracker.co.uk . Once you’ve customised the database for your organisation, you can allow your users to start entering data. Soon you’ll have the management and reporting system you need.


How much does GRANTtracker cost?

For such a complete and robust product, our pricing is remarkably cost-effective. Telephone 01909 501200 to find out our special rates and request a demonstration of the full system.


How can I subscribe to GRANTtracker?

Call our Sales Helpline on 01909 501200 and we will help you through the subscription process.


Will the data I enter into GRANTtracker be secure?

GRANTtracker uses 128 bit encryption for all data transfers. Its simple but effective user management system means you can provide access the way you want, to whom you want within your organisation. Your data is backed up once every 24 hours to ensure that, should the worst happen, you have peace of mind that your hard work is safe in our hands.


I don’t want to access GRANTtracker online, is there a CD version?

Yes, in fact the CD version is the first GRANTtracker product we developed. It gives the security and control which some of our clients insist upon and can be installed to share information within your organisation over your existing network infrastructure.


How does GRANTtracker manage my funding projects?

Simple, GRANTtracker splits any project into its components:

This allows you to track each part of a project separately, with many powerful reporting tools and features throughout the system it will be a tremendous benefit to you and your organisation during CPA, CIPFA and Best Value reviews. Some local authorities are even using GRANTtracker as a tool for managing and monitoring their Local Area Agreements.

Incoming funds are added and managed with an easy to use “Incoming Project Wizard”. Once you have the funds recorded in your Incoming Project, you can start allocating funding to external organisations or even other funding recipients within your organisation using the “Outgoing Project Wizard”.


How does GRANTtracker help me manage and reduce the risks surrounding large bids?

With the GRANTtracker Claims and Approval Module
For years local authorities have struggled to maintain a sufficient control over their ability to manage, track and submit claims on time. Often due to high staff turnover, and bids which manage to sneak past the internal funding guidelines. In order to combat this problem, GRANTfinder Ltd has added a brand new module to its new product; GRANTtracker which enables you to ensure firstly, no bids are approved without the relevant authority and secondly that you will never miss another claim, project monitoring review or scheme audit again.

The module will ensure that you:

To find out more about the GRANTtracker Claims and Approval Module please follow this link to our contacts page, fill out the form and one of our representatives will contact you.


Can I get the reports I need from GRANTtracker?

All of them and more! Our system has a built-in very powerful reporting system. Templates are provided for widely accepted and acknowledged report layouts. Each template has a number of selection criteria for you to get to the key information you are looking for with ease. We are constantly looking to develop new report formats and add to the central repository of templates whenever a new report is designed. All reports are available in 5 separate formats:


Are there any further developments planned?

Yes. The GRANTtracker system covers a diversity of needs. However, we realise the need for change and growth so we are committed to the ongoing development of our product. What is more, that development is client driven so you always get your say in the features which could be added to get the best out of the system. And don’t worry about hidden costs - your subscription includes all the standard developments that we make to GRANTtracker.


What happens if I don’t renew my subscription? Will I lose the data I have entered?

Far from it. If you are using the internet version of GRANTtracker and decide not to renew your subscription, we will provide you with the CD version of the system free of charge to take away with all of your existing data. You can continue to use the CD system for as long as you like. How’s that for peace of mind?


Can I share my projects with other users?

Yes, all projects entered in your database are visible to users from your organisation.


Can I protect my projects from other users?

Yes. If you don’t want other people to edit your projects you can lock them so only you can make changes.


Will GRANTtracker help me with CIPFA reporting?

Yes, the structure of GRANTtracker and the reporting and management tools allows you to develop your project database in a way that conforms to widely accepted standards, giving you the cumulative results you need for your year- end reporting.


What other products does GRANTfinder Ltd. offer?

GRANTfinder Ltd. has been providing funding information to the private, public and voluntary sector for over 20 years. Our product line provides a comprehensive set of funding related tools built around our core product, the GRANTfinder database, a powerful search tool which allows fast access to accurate and up to date information tailored to your organisation’s goals. For more information on our products please feel free to download our brochure in Adobe Acrobat format. You may also visit the GRANTfinder website at www.grantfinder.co.uk to find out more.


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