Managing grants and scholarships isn’t just about funding — it’s about trust, transparency, and making sure the right support reaches the right people at the right time.

This becomes even more important when you’re working in remote communities, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where access, clarity, and cultural sensitivity all matter. That’s why we built a custom grant management platform — designed specifically for organisations delivering funding support in regional and remote Australia.

Built With Community at the Centre

This wasn’t a generic off-the-shelf system. It was created for a remote organisation supporting Indigenous people across a wide area — with features that reflect how things actually work on the ground.

We developed:

• A dedicated applicant portal, where community members can apply for grants or scholarships, check their eligibility, track progress, and update their details — all in plain language with guided steps.
  
  
• An admin portal, where staff can manage incoming applications, configure funding rules, generate reports, and communicate with applicants by email or SMS — even in areas with limited connectivity.
  
  

Designed for Real Life (Not Just the Guidelines)

We know that applying for funding can be a complex process — especially in communities where digital access may be limited, and where applicants may be first-time users.

That’s why we prioritised:

• Simple, step-by-step forms, pre-filled with known data
  
• Flexible login options, including mobile one-time codes and Facebook login
  
• Clear progress tracking so applicants know where they’re at
  
• Automated communications to keep everyone in the loop
  
• Rules and filters that match real-world funding structures and eligibility criteria
  
  

Everything is designed to reduce admin effort, prevent confusion, and ensure decisions are made fairly and consistently.

Supporting Stronger Outcomes

Transparency and accountability matter — especially when distributing funds on behalf of community trusts or partner organisations.

Our system includes:

• Application and payment dashboards, searchable and filterable
  
• Status tracking and audit trails for funding decisions
  
• Built-in reporting to help with governance, reconciliation, and future planning
  
  

It gives staff a clearer picture of what’s happening, and gives applicants a fair, visible process that supports trust and engagement.

Still managing grants with spreadsheets and email chains? Reach out today!

Let’s build something that works for your team — and your community.