Good Grants Launches Secure, Privacy-First AI Suite for Grantmakers

Good Grants, a global leader in grant management software, has launched a groundbreaking suite of secure, privacy-first AI tools specifically designed for grantmakers. The announcement, made by Managing Director Richard de Nys, emphasizes that these tools are purpose-built to help organizations work more efficiently, fairly, and at scale while maintaining the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Unlike many technology providers that rely on third-party processing, Good Grants' AI operates entirely within its own secure virtual private cloud (VPC), ensuring all grantmaking data remains private, fully compliant, and never leaves the company's controlled environment. This architecture gives grantmakers confidence that they can leverage artificial intelligence responsibly, knowing their sensitive information is protected at all times.

The core of this innovation is the introduction of "AI fields," the first feature in the new suite. This capability allows grant managers and program administrators to ask natural-language questions directly within the Good Grants platform to instantly generate insights. This can include summarizing applications, generating feedback for grantees, or performing complex queries like calculating allocations or identifying outstanding reports. The tools are completely optional and opt-in, granting organizations total control over what data is accessible to AI, who configures its use, and who views its outputs. Furthermore, users can choose from trusted large language model (LLM) options such as Claude Sonnet, GPT OSS, and Qwen3, depending on their location, allowing for customization based on regional preferences or compliance requirements.

Good Grants frames this development not as a trend-chasing move but as a commitment to responsible, long-term innovation. The company stresses that its AI roadmap is built with a focus on fairness, safety, and real-world usefulness, aiming to create a sustainable framework that evolves with the grantmaking community's needs. This launch marks the beginning of an expanding family of intelligent, compliant tools designed to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and promote equitable grantmaking. For those interested in exploring these new capabilities further, they can Learn more about the optional AI tools available on the platform, which continues to serve small to medium-sized grantmakers worldwide by helping them affordably manage and fund applications.