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OpenWater Grant Management

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Spec score 6.9 #13 of 26 in Grant Management Software

What it is

OpenWater Grant Management gives grantmaking organizations tools to manage applications, review rounds, communications, and program data. A drag-and-drop form builder supports conditional logic and file attachments of any size. Reviewers can access submissions assigned to them and submit scores through multi-round workflows. Dashboards track decisions and reports, while fund tracking records amounts, payment dates, and program budgets. Reporting and analytics help administrators examine program data and monitor outreach and follow-ups. OpenWater lists more than 65 integrations across association management, CRM, directory, and payment gateway products, including iMIS, Salesforce, Higher Logic, Stripe, and PayPal. Safeguards include SSO, app encryption, two-factor authentication, CAPTCHA, password strength requirements, and GDPR support options; integrated payment gateways must be PCI-compliant. Submission pages are mobile-responsive, administrative and review functions are available through the OpenWater app, and the platform supports WCAG compliance. It is designed for grant administrators at foundations, government agencies, associations, and higher education institutions—not grant recipients. Pricing is available by request and varies by usage. Recommendation requests are not supported directly within the platform.

Spec sheet

Purpose
OpenWater provides grantmakers with software for managing applications, reviews, communications, and grant program data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Integrations
OpenWater says it integrates with more than 65 AMS, CRM, directory, and payment gateway solutions, including iMIS, Salesforce, Higher Logic, Stripe, and PayPal.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Support
OpenWater says implementation includes a dedicated representative, support queries average a 10-minute response, and it guarantees an answer within one business day.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Application forms
Its drag-and-drop form builder supports conditional logic and attached files of any size.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Company history
OpenWater says it launched its brand in 2014 and was acquired by Advanced Solutions International in 2022.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Grantmaker focus
OpenWater’s grant management tools are designed for grantmakers, not grant recipients.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Mobile and accessibility
Submission landing pages are mobile-responsive, the OpenWater app supports administrative and review functions from any device, and the platform supports WCAG compliance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Notable limitation
OpenWater does not support recommendation requests directly within the platform.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Post-award tracking
Dashboards track decisions and reports, while fund tracking covers funding amounts, payment dates, and program budgets.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Reporting
The platform provides reporting and analytics for reviewing program data and tracking outreach and follow-ups.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Review workflow
Reviewers can access assigned submissions and submit scores through the multi-round review workflow.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Security and privacy
Listed safeguards include SSO, app encryption, two-factor authentication, CAPTCHA, password strength requirements, GDPR support options, and a requirement that integrated payment gateways be PCI-compliant.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com
Who it serves
The grant software is designed for grant administrators at foundations, government agencies, associations, and higher education institutions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com

Plans and prices

Custom subscription Priced on request Subscription-based; custom quote based on individual usage needs Pricing varies by usage Read 30 Sep 2026 · openwater.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Conditional forms allow attachments of any size
  • Reviewers can score assigned submissions in multiple rounds
  • Fund tracking covers amounts, dates, and budgets
  • More than 65 integrations are listed

Limits

  • Recommendation requests are not supported directly
  • Pricing is custom and based on usage

Who it suits

It is designed for grant administrators at foundations, government agencies, associations, and higher education institutions. It is not aimed at grant recipients, and organizations needing in-platform recommendation requests should note that this workflow is unsupported.

Verdict

OpenWater covers application intake, reviews, award tracking, communications, and reporting for grantmakers. Its custom pricing and lack of direct recommendation-request support are important fit considerations.

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