--- title: Instrumentl Reviews meta\_title: 'Instrumentl Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 128 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Instrumentl works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.9 review\_count: 128 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Vertical Industry url: https://www.g2.com/categories/vertical-industry --- # Instrumentl Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Instrumentl but has limited features. Are you part of the Instrumentl team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Instrumentl is the only all-in-one grant solution that turns your entire grant lifecycle into a strategic advantage. Discover best-fit opportunities, craft winning proposals faster, streamline your grant management, and cultivate lasting funder relationships—all in one place. Key features: - Intelligent matching to 20,000+ expertly created, active grant opportunities - AI-powered grant writing tool that learns from your past applications - Database of 400,000+ funders with interactive 990 reports - Peer prospecting tools and advanced funder insights into historical giving data and patterns - End-to-end grant tracker with automated workflows - Custom reports and real-time performance dashboards - Award-winning customer support with 4.8/5 satisfaction rating Start a 14 day free trial today: www.instrumentl.com * * * Seller [Instrumentl](https://www.g2.com/sellers/instrumentl) Discussions [Instrumentl Community](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Will Yang (Head of Growth) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement \<1 month ### Return on Investment 12 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Bloomerang CRM](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Bloomerang CRM") Bloomerang CRM 4.6/5(914) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) [ ![iWave](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "iWave") iWave 4.6/5(537) ](https://www.g2.com/products/iwave/reviews) [ ![Foundation Directory Online](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Foundation Directory Online") Foundation Directory Online 4.6/5(46) ](https://www.g2.com/products/foundation-directory-online/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 128 real user reviews. Implementation Time \<1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) LM Lana M. D Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 "Easy to use & pays for itself!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? I love that Instrumentl is always looking for grants for us. With other databases, you have to constantly hunt. Instrumentl makes it so easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I haven't found anything yet. It's a little pricey, but well worth it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Reporting is easy. I have found grants that would have taken me hours to dig for. Instrumentl has made me more productive and has increased our revenue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic KA Kate A. Grants & Compliance Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/11/2022 "An amazing resource for any grant writer!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? The ability to research opportunities with ease and have nearly all the necessary information to assess a good funding fit displayed right there in easy-to-analyze formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Everything works as well as i could expect. Admittedly, there are some funders I would like more information on, but I imagine if it were readily available, Instrumentl would have it. So I can't exactly fault the service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Be patient in the beginning as you revise search terms to eventually get the best results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? The time I spend researching grant opportunities is significantly less. I can spend more time actually writing proposals than researching them. Plus, the ability to track deadline, report due dates, and other milestones keep me organized without having to use half a dozen Excel spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic JH Jordan H. Co-founder/ project coordinator Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/9/2022 "So incredible" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? I like that all the grants are in one place, before getting my membership I was looking at 7 different sites to find grants. Instrumental does a great job recommending grants that fit. The part to type notes to team members and mark what you have done is very helpful for communication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I did not find any downfalls. It has been really helpful and I have shared it to everyone. Anytime I have had any human error or questions Instrumental has been very easy to connect with- fast responses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Its worth it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Not having to go to all the different grant pages searching for a grant that might fit my service area or population. It is all right there and easy to read. The amounts of grants completed has increased. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/15/2022 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic KH Kathy H. Executive Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/31/2022 "Instrumentl Grant Search & Management Tool Delivers a Good ROI" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? The weekly notice of new grant applications that are available has been very helpful... and we have already found a couple of new funders. The weekly notice of impending application deadlines has also been a blessing and kept me on task and on time with submittals. I also appreciate notice when funders change their submittal deadlines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Overall great tool - just one hiccup since we began subscribing. Not all funding organizations flag when deadlines change. For example in 2021 - we missed out on a grant we repeatedly apply for and receive that is managed by Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services (Albert and Mary Dick Trust). There might not be anything Instrumentl's AI or algorithms can do about such situations, but since you asked for possible improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? See also response to first question. As a 1.25 person office, Instrumentl is a huge help and timesaver in researching grants. Very user-friendly. I like being able to store documents in the library for future applications. I can't say enough about deadline reminders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic AF Andrea F. Co-Founder & Executive Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/26/2022 "Grant process made easy" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? I love using the Instrumentl, it's been such a time-saver and what we've already landed in grants has made the money spent on our subscription well worth it. Grant prospecting used to take me hours and nothing is worse than feeling like you sending grant applications out into the void. This platform gives you key details to hone in on the grants most suited to your mission, areas of service, and organization goals. One of the things I like best is being able to quickly see where a funder focuses their grants (new grantees, arts & education, etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? When first getting set up in the platform it can feel overwhelming to suddenly see 300+ grants available with deadlines to apply looming. I dislike overwhelm and the accompanying analysis paralysis it can bring. Instrumentl really understands how the grant process can create that feeling and as a subscriber you get access to demos, weekly meet-ups, and personalized support. I highly recommend taking time to meet with an Instrumentl team member. They walk through your results and basically train you on using the tools effectively while also helping you hone in on the next steps in your personalized dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm bringing in more funds and building relationships with suggested funders that truly align with my organization's mission. In the first two months of using Instrumentl, we doubled the average number of grants applied for monthly and we exceeded our year-end goals for grants landed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Environmental Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Environmental Services") UE Verified User in Environmental Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/9/2022 "The data and search tools are excellent." 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? New funding opportunities are sent regularly and easy access to data on funding awards and past grantees is most helpful. This is the best funder search I have ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? The value for the product is very good but the cost can be prohibitive to smaller organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: This is an excellent platform to identify quality funders. The education webinars are exceptional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl is a very efficient and effective platform to identify funders, share grant information with colleagues and plan strategically for funding applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Ashley C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ashley C.") AC Ashley C. CEO and Principal Consultant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/28/2022 "CNPS loves Instrumentl!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? We love the ease of finding grant matches, the way you can see different views on the dashboard, track the status and history of grants, and see multiple types of data for funders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I wish we could insert customizable fields for grant opportunities. For example, we would like to be able to create a field that shows the program we intend to fund, contact person, and a field for a probability rating that we assign to prospects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Grant research, tracking, and managing multiple clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/28/2024 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Sonya P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sonya P.") SP Sonya P. Partner & Consultant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2022 "Excellent resource for grant writing consultants!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl is a much more intuitive foundation/grants database than any of the more traditional, longstanding databases I've used. Excellent customer service too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? The interface takes a little getting used to but no major dislikes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? My consulting team can now manage multiple client projects in a streamlined fashion. Love how updated and responsive the platform is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic CS Christiann S. Director of Grants & Compliance Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/7/2022 "Instrumentl has been so helpful!" 4/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? I love the research abilities and the ability to track tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Some small features are still needed, such as easily pulling up task completion information in a report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: This is a great tool for grant management and also for grant research. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Tracking award tasks. Calendaring proposals. We are able to track our success rate. It's much easier to quickly get info to BOD/Exec team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic TN Tiffany N. Grants Consultant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/8/2021 "Best Investment Ever" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl is a grant research goldmine. Being able to research, plan, and track grant opportunities in one place is such a time-saving asset. The system is extremely user-friendly and the reminders/alerts are great. I subscribed halfway through my demo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I have not found any downsides to using Instrumentl. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl reduces the need for multiple resources to search for grant opportunities and reduces the time I spend searching for those that align with my clients' programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/8/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Instrumentl? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Instrumentl ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/discussions/new) ![Carolyn P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Carolyn P.") CP Carolyn Polakowski • Last activity over 4 years ago I recently started my own subscription after being a guest user on someone else's; I cannot figure out how to take her name off and have mine as the owner. I do not want to lose any of the project information I currently have in the account though! Thanks! 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-recently-started-my-own-subscription-after-being-a-guest-user-on-someone-else-s-i-cannot-figure-out-how-to-take-her-name-off-and-have-mine-as-the-owner-i-do-not-want-to-lose-any-of-the-project-information-i-currently-have-in-the-account-though-thanks) GU Guest User What is Instrumentl used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-instrumentl-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement \<1 month ### Return on Investment 12 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/pricing) Instrumentl Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_407328ffbd08ba9eae747206a53bb3ff/foundation-directory-online.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Foundation 4.6/5(46) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/foundation-directory-online-vs-instrumentl) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_927f4e96b48d625aaf475f2a46b74859/bloomerang-crm.png "Product Avatar Image") Bloomerang CRM 4.6/5(914) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/bloomerang-crm-vs-instrumentl) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_a1dd8413960969698ec0985a590667c9/iwave.png "Product Avatar Image") iWave 4.6/5(537) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/instrumentl-vs-iwave) ##### ##### Instrumentl Features Proposal Management Grantee Portal Attachments Task Management Fund Tracking Disbursements Grant Allocations Email Notifications Impact & Outcomes Activity Dashboard Grant Prospecting Funder Lists Automated Responses [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Grant Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management)[Donor Prospect Research](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research) ##### Explore More [Best online community management software for tech startups](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-online-community-management-software)[Which public records management software tracks request status and enforces response deadlines?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-public-records-management-software-tracks-request-status-and-enforces-response-deadlines)[What ERM software can a team roll out without burning months on change management and adoption issues across the organization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-erm-software-can-a-team-roll-out-without-burning-months-on-change-management-and-adoption-issues-across-the-organization) [Which Sage Intacct partners have the strongest enterprise financial management expertise for teams looking to streamline multi-entity operations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-sage-intacct-partners-have-the-strongest-enterprise-financial-management-expertise-for-teams-looking-to-streamline-multi-entity-operations)[Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce for a brand hitting $2M in revenue and outgrowing their current setup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/shopify-vs-bigcommerce-vs-woocommerce-for-a-brand-hitting-2m-in-revenue-and-outgrowing-their-current-setup)[What is the best platform for tracking website performance metrics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-platform-for-tracking-website-performance-metrics) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)