Good Grants, a global leader in grant management software, has announced the launch of a new suite of secure, privacy-first artificial intelligence tools specifically designed for the grantmaking sector. The tools are purpose-built to help grantmakers work more efficiently, fairly and at scale while maintaining strict data protection and confidentiality standards that are essential in this field.
Richard de Nys, Managing Director of Good Grants, emphasized the importance of privacy and compliance in grantmaking. "AI is transforming the way organisations work, but for grantmakers, privacy and compliance are non-negotiable," de Nys said. "Rather than asking how AI could be added quickly, we asked how it could be added meaningfully: to power good grantmaking and increase impact—safely and securely."
Unlike many technology providers that rely on third-party processing, Good Grants' AI tools operate entirely within the company's own secure virtual private cloud (VPC). This architecture ensures that all grantmaking data remains private, fully compliant and never leaves the Good Grants environment. "Security, privacy and governance are built into every layer of our system," de Nys explained. "We wanted to give grantmakers confidence that they can use AI responsibly, knowing their data remains protected at all times."
The AI capabilities are completely optional and opt-in, allowing organizations to maintain total control over what data is accessible to AI, who can configure its use and who can view its outputs. Users can also choose from various large language model (LLM) options they trust, including Claude Sonnet, GPT OSS, Qwen3 and others, depending on their location and preferences.
The first feature in the new suite, called AI fields, enables grant managers and program administrators to ask natural-language questions and instantly generate insights directly within the Good Grants platform. This functionality could include summarizing applications, generating feedback for grantees, or performing complex queries such as calculating allocations or identifying outstanding reports. "AI fields are designed to make grantmaking easier and smarter," de Nys noted. "You can analyse, summarise or extract insights from application data in seconds, all within your existing workflows."
Good Grants emphasizes that its AI tools represent responsible innovation rather than trend-chasing. The company is building a sustainable and responsible AI framework designed to grow with the evolving needs of the grantmaking community. "We've always prioritised substance over novelty," said de Nys. "Our AI roadmap reflects that. Every future feature will be developed with the same focus on fairness, safety and real-world usefulness."
The introduction of AI fields marks the beginning of an expanding family of intelligent, compliant tools designed to enhance decision-making, streamline operations and promote equitable grantmaking. This development is particularly significant for small to medium-sized grantmakers who can now access sophisticated AI capabilities without compromising on the security and privacy requirements essential to their work. Good Grants serves as an internationalized grantmaking platform that helps organizations worldwide affordably accept, manage and fund grant applications according to their specific needs and processes.
