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What types of grant makers can proposalCENTRAL support?
proposalCENTRAL supports a broad range of grantmaking clients, including biomedical and other research, personal giving, and federal, state and local government organizations. If you are in the business of grantmaking, proposalCENTRAL can help.

Can proposalCENTRAL support my application volume?
proposalCENTRAL’s client list includes grant makers with small programs of less than 50 applications per year to large organizations with over 1,000 applications each year and up to 700+ applications for a particular deadline.

How do my users, reviewers and staff access proposalCENTRAL?
Your applicants will use proposalCENTRAL via a myriad of supported browsers to fill out applications and, if awarded, submit progress and financial reports. Reviewers will use the same robust set of browser options to access proposalCENTRAL for performing peer reviews and/or for scoring during committee meetings. Your staff members will use a web browser to manage your grants, including the award process, monitoring, closeout and reporting. Because proposalCENTRAL is 100% web-based, your staff and public users and reviewers need only their web browser and Acrobat Reader™.

How is proposalCENTRAL implemented?
proposalCENTRAL is hosted by Altum. There is no hardware or software to buy, and no IT skills are required. A toll-free help desk answers questions from applicants, reviewers and grantor’s staff. Additionally, the proposalCENTRAL flexible design supports rapid deployment of customized applications within just a few days.

Who will assist the applicants, reviewers and grantees when they have questions?
proposalCENTRAL includes a toll-free help desk for applicants, reviewers and grantees staffed by professionals knowledgeable in grants. This support service enables a smooth transition from paper to electronic grants.

Is proposalCENTRAL flexible enough to meet the needs of my organization?
proposalCENTRAL can accommodate most organization’s grantmaking needs with its highly customizable application setup and flexible review process. In addition, the automated features of the post-award module drastically decrease the staff time required to manage the reporting process.

How do I learn more about what proposalCENTRAL can do for my organization?

  1. Visit our Product Selector page to determine if proposalCENTRAL is the best fit for your organization
  2. Request a demo
  3. Contact us at +1-877-GO-ALTUM or via email at proposalCENTRAL@altum.com

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