Grantmaking Process Improvement

Catalyst Project Solutions offers tailored services to help grantmakers improve their processes and maximize impact. We assist with designing or refining application workflows, creating clear scoring criteria, and developing tools for tracking and managing grantee performance. Our goal is to help funders operate more efficiently, make data-informed decisions, and foster stronger relationships with grantees through transparent, streamlined systems.

Program Outreach

We help grantmakers improve outreach to ensure their funding opportunities reach the right audiences. We support the development of inclusive communication strategies, outreach materials, and engagement plans that connect with diverse and mission-aligned organizations.

Design Application and Scoring Criteria

We design clear, accessible, and effective grant application forms, submission guidelines and scoring rubrics. We craft questions and templates that align with your goals, streamline evaluation, and minimize barriers for applicants. Scoring rubrics include criteria and weighting.

Reviewer Training

While the key to consistent application evaluation is strong scoring criteria, customized reviewer training ensures evidence-based and transparent grant evaluations. We provide basic or in-depth training to each evaluator either as a group or one-on-one.

Grant Application Review and Grantee Services

We provide comprehensive grant application review and post-award support services to ensure a smooth, effective funding cycle. We follow fair, transparent review processes to identify proposals that best align with funding priorities. After awards are made, we support grantees with onboarding, compliance guidance, reporting tools, and technical assistance to help them successfully manage and maximize their funding.

Application Evaluation

We offer application evaluation and review services to help grantmakers make fair, consistent, and strategic funding decisions. We provide objective assessments based on customized scoring rubrics, ensuring each application is reviewed fairly, thoroughly and with transparency.

Grantee Training

A strong onboarding process is essential to ensuring your grantees' success. Through coaching and training, we help recipients understand grant terms, reporting requirements, and available resources. We connect grantees to peers for ongoing learning and partnership opportunities.

Long-term Grant Management

Long-term grant management services ensure that grantees use funding properly and meet performance measures. Good communication among the grantor and grantee encourages teamwork and openness, which are key to making the project successful and sustainable.