AIMS provides a comprehensive set of features designed to support funding organisations managing grant programmes of any scale. From application management and evaluation workflows to payments, monitoring and reporting, AIMS supports the complete grant lifecycle in one configurable platform.
This page outlines the core capabilities that help organisations deliver efficient, transparent and well-governed funding programmes.
Core Capabilities of AIMS Grant Management Software
Unrivalled experience
With over 30 years of experience, the AIMS team are independently recognised as the most knowledgeable in the grant management space.
By joining the many users of AIMS globally, you will benefit from our decades of expertise and experience.
Superior client services
Our software has been designed to allow the unique administration process of each grant scheme within an organisation to be built into the system. We will work with your team to understand exactly how you administer your grant schemes, and we will train you on how to reflect this in your AIMS solution.
Scalable platform
AIMS is a scalable platform that grows with your organisation, enhancing user experience and giving you valuable insights on your programme effectiveness. We cater for all types of organisations, from large enterprises to small foundations, offering a flexible product and sliding pricing structure.
End-to-end solution
AIMS is a complete end-to-end solution that allows you to control every stage of the grant life cycle through a single portal. Your beneficiaries and administrators use one system from initial request, through assessment and recommendations, to payment and reporting.
Streamline processes
Speed up the grant cycle with optimised and automated processes that encompass best practice in grant programme administration. Clients can configure many aspects of the system. This allows you to provide the best user experience internally and externally.
Respond to future needs
You can easily configure AIMS to scale as you grow. Our flexible system is designed to cater for any future onboarding of other organisations, shared services requirements, or changes in processes without costly or time-consuming development. New workflows can easily be added.
Improve efficiency
AIMS is a browser-based centralised point for effective collaboration with all stakeholders from pre-application to post-project monitoring. All your stakeholders will benefit from streamlined processes and a fit-for-purpose system, accessible from anywhere.
Greater governance control
AIMS gives you a birds-eye view of your entire organisation’s grantmaking. With declarations of interest, granular roles and permissions, segregation of duties, and detailed auditing, you can demonstrate complete transparency and accountability in your controls.
High-quality data
AIMS reporting capabilities give you rapid access to relevant and accurate data-driven insights on your programmes. AIMS manages your project performance measures, aggregating them with the programme success measures that reflect your organisational objectives. We give you access to the data you need in the format you want.
Robust data protection
Personal data protection, privacy and security are integral to our audited ISO standards for Quality and Information Security.
Traceability and audited controls are at the core of our functionality. Adjustable permissions support your transparent decision-making processes with accountability embedded throughout the system.
Design-led experience
We understand that the experience of using AIMS is as critical as the form and function. We use a design-led approach for usability and accessibility. The system is multi-lingual, and all labels and messages that appear in AIMS can be changed to whichever terminology or language you use internally. The structure and design of your system can be set to match your brand.
Access to our specialists
The AIMS team are experts in grant and programme management.
Your solution will be delivered and supported by our experienced team, who understand the challenges of delivering excellence in grant and programme management. We are adept problem solvers and creative thinkers – no challenge is insurmountable.
Multi-lingual Platform
AIMS is a multi-lingual platform.
AIMS is available in multiple languages, making it easy for global organisations to deliver and manage programmes across borders. Each user — from applicants to administrators — can access the system in their preferred language, ensuring a consistent and intuitive experience worldwide.
“For us the benefit is that we can monitor on our goals by reporting on the plans and targets of our applicants… Also positive is the fact that the applications and contacts are always accessible for our internal users. They can now, much more easily than before, work at home.”
Application and Information Manager, Fonds Podiumkunsten
Grant management software helps funding organisations manage the full lifecycle of grants from application and evaluation through to award management, payments, monitoring and reporting.
A modern grant management system provides tools that help organisations streamline workflows, strengthen governance and gain better insight into programme performance.
Key capabilities typically include application management, evaluation workflows, financial administration, monitoring tools and comprehensive reporting.
AIMS provides all of these capabilities in a configurable platform designed specifically for funding organisations.
Full features list
API
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Administrative reporting
Alerts/notifications
Applicant tracking
Applications management
Approval process control
Audit trail
Budget control
Budgeting/forecasting
Categorisations/grouping
Collaboration tools
Compliance management
Configurable workflow
Contact management
Contract/license management
Customisable branding
Customisable forms
Customisable questions
Customisable reports
Customisable templates
Customisable fields
Data import/export
Digital signature
Document management
Document review
Due date tracking
Electronic submission
Email invitations and reminders
Financial reporting
For grantmakers
Forms management
Grant application management
Grant award tracking
Grant management
Impact measurement
Monitoring
Payment tracking
Quotes/estimates
Ratings/reviews
Reminders
Reporting and statistics
Role-based permissions
Search / filter
Status tracking
Third-party integrations
Workflow management
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AIMS grant management software is designed to allow you to configure your solution without expensive programming or long development periods.
We can meet your diverse grantmaking requirements, no matter how simple or complex, with a single solution.