The future of grantmaking: how technology is transforming the funding landscape in 2025

In 2025, technology continues to revolutionise grantmaking, enabling funders to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and maximise impact. For grant givers, leveraging these advancements is no longer optional – it has now become essential in order to stay relevant and effective.
Here are the key ways our team of experts sees that technology is currently shaping the future of grant distribution.
1. AI-driven decision-making
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help streamline application reviews by analysing patterns, detecting biases, and predicting funding outcomes. AI-powered tools help funders like you evaluate proposals more efficiently, ensuring that your funds reach the most impactful projects while reducing your admin burden.
2. Blockchain for transparency and accountability
Blockchain technology enhances trust in grant distribution by providing permanent and verifiable records of fund disbursement. This ensures that every penny or cent is tracked, reducing your fraud risks and making your financial reporting more accessible and accurate.
3. Data analytics for smarter grant strategies
With access to real-time data, grantmakers can measure programme effectiveness, identify trends, and help you to make data-driven funding decisions. Advanced analytics tools provide deep insights into impact assessment, helping funders refine their strategies for better outcomes over a longer period.
4. Cloud-based grant management systems
Cloud technology like the systems offered by AIMS grant management software enables seamless collaboration between funders and grantees, offering centralised access to applications, reports, and compliance documents. These systems improve efficiency, reduce paperwork, and enhance accessibility for applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, locations and abilities.
5. Automation for streamlined processes
Automated workflows reduce manual tasks in application processing, compliance tracking, and reporting. This allows you to focus more on strategic decision-making and relationship-building rather than administrative duties.
Embracing the Future
As funders increasingly embrace digital tools, ensuring accessibility for underrepresented communities is critical. Grantmakers must consider digital equity, offering training, multilingual resources, and alternative application methods to support diverse applicants.
Technology is not just changing how grants are managed—it’s redefining the role of grantmakers. By adopting AI, blockchain, automation, and data-driven strategies, funders can increase efficiency, enhance transparency, and drive greater social impact. As we move further into 2025, the organisations that embrace these innovations will lead the way in effective and equitable grantmaking.

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