FundingLens and manual grant spreadsheets
A well-maintained spreadsheet can work for a small shortlist. FundingLens brings discovery and review into a workspace, while a spreadsheet gives your team a flexible structure it controls.
Feature & Capability Breakdown
| Feature | FundingLens | Manual spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| UK public funding discovery | Source-linked records; coverage varies | Confirm current availability and terms with the supplier |
| Organisation matching | Profile-based review with eligibility caveats; not an award prediction | Confirm current availability and terms with the supplier |
| Readiness and deadlines | Pipeline, document checklists and deadline tracking | Confirm current availability and terms with the supplier |
| Pricing and access | Free Preview; current paid plans and access conditions on the pricing page | Confirm current availability and terms with the supplier |
A minimum useful grant spreadsheet
Include funder, official URL, applicant restrictions, amount, deadline and time zone, date checked, review owner and next action. Assign responsibility for checking changes and mark closed opportunities clearly. Consider a dedicated workspace when maintenance or handover becomes difficult; automation still needs human judgement.
A fair evaluation before buying
Test the same applicant profile and five real funding opportunities in each workflow. Compare source links, current scheme status, useful eligibility information and the work needed to reach a decision. Obtain current prices, user limits, contract duration, renewal and cancellation terms directly from each supplier. This page does not independently certify competitor features, prices or coverage.
Summary Verdict
- Use your actual funders and geography in a trial.
- Compare total cost and current access terms for equivalent users.
- Check source dates and official application rules before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can spreadsheets and FundingLens be used together?
Yes. Keep a clear source of truth for current scheme status and use exported or manually summarised information for reporting as appropriate.
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