SmartSimple Cloud
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) software
Scholarship management software
Grant management software
Education software
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What is SmartSimple Cloud
SmartSimple Cloud is a configurable grants management platform used to manage end-to-end funding programs, including applications, reviews, awards, contracts, and reporting. It is used by grantmakers, corporate giving teams, and public-sector or nonprofit organizations that administer grants and related programs such as scholarships. The system emphasizes workflow configuration, role-based portals, and data capture across multiple program types within a single environment.
Highly configurable workflows
SmartSimple Cloud supports configurable stages, forms, validations, and routing for application intake, review, award, and post-award monitoring. Organizations can model different program rules (e.g., scholarships vs. grants) without running separate systems. This flexibility is useful for teams managing multiple funding programs with distinct eligibility and review processes.
End-to-end program administration
The platform covers core grant lifecycle functions such as applicant portals, reviewer assignments and scoring, award tracking, and progress reporting. It also supports document collection and structured data capture to standardize submissions. This breadth reduces the need to stitch together separate tools for intake, review, and reporting.
Multi-stakeholder portals and roles
SmartSimple Cloud is designed for multiple user groups, including applicants, reviewers, grantees, and internal administrators. Role-based access helps separate what each group can view and do across programs. This structure supports external collaboration while maintaining administrative control over program data.
Configuration can be complex
The same flexibility that enables varied workflows can require significant setup effort and governance. Teams often need skilled administrators or implementation support to design forms, permissions, and automation correctly. Misconfiguration can lead to inconsistent user experiences across programs.
User experience varies by setup
Because organizations can heavily customize portals and processes, the usability of applicant and reviewer experiences can differ widely. Some workflows may feel less streamlined than products that prioritize fixed, opinionated submission and review flows. Ongoing UX refinement may be needed as programs evolve.
CSR features may be secondary
While it can support corporate giving and related reporting, CSR-specific capabilities (e.g., supplier sustainability ratings, employee volunteering engagement, or standardized ESG frameworks) may require additional configuration or integrations. Organizations seeking a dedicated CSR suite may find gaps depending on their reporting and engagement requirements. Fit depends on whether CSR is primarily grantmaking-focused or broader enterprise sustainability management.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Custom / quote-based (implementation fee + recurring subscription) Public tiers/prices: Not published on SmartSimple's official website.
Details found on official site:
- SmartSimple states its pricing structure has two main components: a one-time implementation fee for the system build, and ongoing recurring subscription fees for access to the system. (No public per-user or per-feature prices published.)
- SmartSimple requires prospective customers to request a pricing proposal / contact sales to obtain pricing.
- SmartSimple references usage-based / pay-per-use pricing approaches in client stories and documents (e.g., flexible user/usage fees and billable add-ons).
Notes: Exact plan names, price tiers, or minimum paid amounts are not listed publicly; pricing is provided via a tailored proposal from sales.
Seller details
SmartSimple Software Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2002
Private
https://www.smartsimple.com/
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