A GrantWatch alternative that is a complete institutional fundraising platform

Bring foundation & RFP data together with tracking and collaboration, and succeed with institutional fundraising using Instrumentl.

Organizing grant records

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More RFPs than GrantWatch, plus a more powerful platform.

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Finding new RFPs & funders

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Tracking prospect research & submissions

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Collaboration & reporting

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Pricing

Starts at $195/mo

$45/mo

Here's why nonprofits choose Instrumentl over
GrantWatch

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The GrantWatch alternative that levels up your institutional fundraising

Superior grant prospecting tools with intelligent matching and unique insights

  • Create your shortlist in minutes: Instrumentl takes in what your organization and programs are all about, and shows you relevant opportunities. GrantWatch can't do this for you.
  • Expand the depth of your grant prospecting: Our Foundation Discovery helps you spot funders who might not have websites or may be invite-only, giving you more potential funders. GrantWatch begins and ends with only active RFPs.
  • Go deep on funder research: Lookup similar organizations to yours to find who is funding them, or use our Advanced Funder Insights to understand how open a funder is to new grantees, geographical giving, or giving by category.
Superior grant prospecting tools with intelligent matching and unique insights
Powerful grant tracking and management

Powerful grant tracking and management

  • Track all things grants from start to finish: Organize your whole grant pipeline by year, application stage, and project. GrantWatch can't do this.
  • Stay ahead on every grant opportunity: Instrumentl's automagical deadline reminders lets you know whenever funders change priority or submission requirements for opportunities you've saved. GrantWatch can't help here.
  • Maintain projects for every initiative: Instrumentl gives you dedicated workspaces for active grant searches and all your saved grants related to fundraising efforts. GrantWatch won't help you stay organized.

Collaboration and reporting made easy

  • Invite the whole team: Instrumentl supports multiple users on an organization's account. GrantWatch doesn't.
  • Generate comprehensive reports in seconds: Make a CSV or PDF report of your grant pipeline with Instrumentl. Perfect for any meeting, whether it's with a client or with your board. GrantWatch can't do this.
  • Save helpful notes and create tasks: GrantWatch has no ability to leave notes or tasks. Instrumentl does. Store notes at the prospect level, and create tasks for milestones such as reporting deadlines or draft due dates. Get these automatically rolled up into a weekly summary.
Collaboration and reporting made easy

How to switch from GrantWatch to Instrumentl

Ready to use Instrumentl and leave GrantWatch behind? Here's what you need to know.

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Start your 14-day free trial:

Get personalized grant recommendations and experience for yourself why Instrumentl is the #1 GrantWatch alternative.

Import your existing grants tracker:

Download our Grants Template, input your existing grants and sit back as our team imports the first ten grants from your tracker to help you visualize how things may look in Instrumentl.

Explore everything Instrumentl has to offer:

Put our intelligent matching algorithm to the test, dig into our Advanced Funder Insights, and feel confident that we're the right tool for your needs.

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FAQ

Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is easy! Start by creating a 14-day free trial on Instrumentl. Then, simply log into your old grant tool's account and export your previously saved funders and upload these into your Instrumentl Tracker by clicking Add New -> Upload Many. Our team will do the heavy lifting for you from here. You can reference our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. And if you'd like to book a time, you'll be able to do so once you create your 14-day trial to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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Instrumentl works best for organizations based in the United States with at least $90K in operating revenue and 501c3 status, or for grant writers / consultancies that serve clients that meet these criteria. For any nonprofits that meet these criteria, we can serve you well! Our customers range from animal shelters to hospital systems, and you can watch and read more of their stories here.

What customer service is available?
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Lots! We have an extensive Help Center full of useful tutorials here. Whether you're a free or paying user, you can always feel free to contact us at [email protected], or log into your account and chat with us in the bottom right corner. Every week, we also host a small group live demo and Q&A that you can register for here. Lastly, if you ever need a personal walkthrough or review of your account, simply reach out via the chat and we'll find time that works with your schedule!

What's included in pricing?
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We go in-depth on everything included with our different plans on our pricing page here.

I still have questions, help!
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Awesome! Our team is here for you. Just email us at [email protected] to connect with a real person on our team. No chat bots here :)

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Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is simple. Simply create a 14-day free account to start a unique grant search for your nonprofit, and then you're good to go! If you're looking to bring a grant tracker of yours into Instrumentl, simply click Add New -> Upload Many from your project's Tracker. Our team will take care of you from there. You can get started with your transfer by referencing our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. If you'd prefer a personal walkthrough, create your 14-day trial and then schedule a time to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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We serve customers from nonprofits of all sizes. Typically, we work best for organizations based in the United States with 501c3 status and at least $90K in operating revenue, or for grant writers / consultancies that match these criteria. You can watch and read more about the customers we serve here.

What customer service is available?
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Customers love us because we are so available! To start, we keep an updated Help Center full of useful guides here. You can also always contact us either by emailing [email protected], or logging into your account and chatting with us in the bottom right corner. Every week, we host an intimate live demo and Q&A session to ensure you're set up for success in getting the most out of all of Instrumentl's features. You can register for our next session here. Lastly, if you ever need a personal walkthrough or review of how your account is set up, reach out via the chat and we'll find time that works with your schedule.

What's included in pricing?
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You can learn more about our plans on our pricing page here.

I still have questions, help!
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We'd love to! Our team is here for you. Just email us at [email protected] to connect with a person on our team. We don't use chat bots here :)

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Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is fast and easy. Simply start your 14-day free trial to begin receiving personalized grant results for your organization, and then you're good to go! If you'd like to bring a grant tracker into Instrumentl, just click Add New -> Upload Many from the Instrumentl Tracker view. Our team will handle the rest for you. You can start working on your spreadsheet transfer by downloading our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. And if you'd like to book a time, you'll be able to do so once you create your 14-day trial to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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We work best for organizations based in the United States, with 501c3 status and an operating revenue of at least $90K, or for grant writers / consultancies that serve these sorts of organizations. Instrumentl excels when helping organizations looking to scale their grant strategy who have already begun to realize the value of grants in their fundraising strategy. You can learn more about the customers we serve here.

What customer service is available?
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Our customers say we have first rate exceptional customer support and the reason why is because we make sure you're set up for success. We have a comprehensive Help Center to getting started. You can always email us at [email protected] if you have a question, or log into your account and contact us via the chat bubble in the bottom right corner. Additionally, every week we host small group live demo and Q&A sessions that you register for here. And lastly, if you want a personal walkthrough or review of your account, you can contact us via chat so we can schedule a time that works with your schedule.

What's included in pricing?
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Check out our pricing page for more details on our different plans!

I still have questions, help!
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No problem. We're here for you - just email us at [email protected] to connect with a warm and friendly person on our team.

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