--- 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. 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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) ED Erik D. Principal, Grant Writer, Fundraiser Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/22/2022 "Instrumentl to Boost Your Fundraising!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? The interface is both easy to use and to navigate. Instrumentl lets you drill down to a granular level of detail when performing searches (example, search by multiple different keywords, size of grants, fields of work). I like that I can have multiple projects set up (for different organizations and programs). I like that you can look at details about Funders including giving details about who they've given to and whether or not they give grants to first-time applicants or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Regarding 'Geography,' it would be nice to be able to have two different search options - 1) for the geographic location of the applicant organization 2) for the geographic location of the population being served (by the organization you're seeking funding for). Of course, it's also always nice to see opportunities for getting discounts, if you are a vulnerable community member (example, marginalized community member, other). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl helps me to find funders for the organizations I work for. It helps me in presenting opportunities to both new and existing client organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 1/22/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") UN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/15/2021 "Instrumental review" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? The software is easy to use and curates the grants to the preferences you have set. This saves a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Nothing in particular, it's an easy to use platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Yes, it's an easy to use platform--so I recommend it to everyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Spending less time on researching individual grant--Intrumentl curates a list fit to my preferences. This list has made my organization open to new foundations and corporates, we didn't know about. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/27/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Denise S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Denise S.") DS Denise S. Grant and Donor Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2021 "Best research & organizational funding software" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? What I like the most about Instrumentl is the time I am saving on grant research. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Not having more time to explore all of the features of the program . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Take advantage of the free 14 day trail you won't regret it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Everything is in one place. Grant and funding research is so much simpler now that we use Instrumentl. The process for submitting funding requests is streamlined and the software is easy to work with. As a small not for profit, we pride ourselves in not creating debt, so it was at first difficult for our board to justify the additional expense of another software program. We already purchase Volgistics for volunteer management,Donorsnap for donor management, event software and our POS systems which all add to that precious bottomline. However, after our trial period I found so many funding opportunities for our organization , we couldn't afford not to purchase Instrumentl. I love the webinars, even when I feel like I don't have time for another meeting or webinar I attend the Instrumental sessions. I learn how to do something new or easier each session. I also appreciate Instrumentl 's customer support. They have always contacted me quickly to address any need or question I have had. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/31/2022 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic AM Ashley M. Manager of Foundation Relations Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/13/2022 "Instrumentl is like another team member" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl keeps me organized to the point that it's difficult to miss a deadline or opportunity. I love that I can toggle between projects and timelines, set reminders, and receive email notifications. It's like having the most reliable personal assistant! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Unfortunately, there is no way to set permanent parameters. For example, our organization does not accept government funding so I have to click the button to eliminate them from every search. It's nothing major, just an inconvenience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Not only is the platform robust, but the customer support and training webinars are top-notch. Ditch the spreadsheets, headaches, and stress and let Instrumentl make your professional life easier. The company is growing and now is a fantastic time to get on board, speak into the evolution, and collaborate with bonafide experts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Our organization is not ready to hire another FTE for grants, but I need help now. Instrumentl does the heavy lifting for me, finding grants, managing deadlines, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and intense 990 research. It really is like having another team member without the overhead and training! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Civic & Social Organization](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Civic & Social Organization") UC Verified User in Civic & Social Organization Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/17/2022 "Intuitive, user friendly, and extremely helpful in getting organized" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? The grant matching feature saves so much time searching for funding sources. Having all of the important information in one place is very efficient, and I love being able to visually see all the grants I am working on. Being able to collaborate with team members by assigning tasks and deadlines is also very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? The only downside that I have seen is the limited number of users on the free version. We have multiple volunteers that are working on funding, but we are not all able to access InstrumentL at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? InstrumentL is helping our team save a lot of time researching and organizing grant funder information, and it is keeping us from duplicating work by allowing us to collaborate. It saves us from having to create our own tracking system for grant applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Civic & Social Organization](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Civic & Social Organization") UC Verified User in Civic & Social Organization Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/13/2022 "Instrumentl is Instrumental to Grant Application Success" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? I appreciate how simple it is to use instrumental. The ease of use was a major factor in us transitioning to Instrumentl from our shared Google Sheet tracking system. It's streamlined our grant management process significantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Filtering is a bit clunky sometimes when both setting up your individual project, and when trying to look through the grants that you've identified as fitting for your organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Take the time to work with your team members to identify the core project/programs for which you will need funding. Doing this leg-work outside of the tool will better prepare you to set up the right tracking system in Instrumentl. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl has streamlined our grant tracking process - allowing for push notifications for relevant team members and for a shared repository of grant knowledge for our organization. Previously we were relying solely on a shared google sheet that didn't really track all parts of the application and reporting process. Now it's all held in one space allowing us to collaborate cross-functionally & reduce the number of meetings our team needs to have to provide updates! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Lauren S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren S.") LS Lauren S. Nonprofit Fundraising & Communications Professional Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/11/2022 "I'm obsessed with Instrumentl" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl makes everything about grantmaker prospecting easier compared to other databases that I've used. You know you're only looking at active grant opportunities and results are easy to sort by deadlines and other factors as well. As a professional grant writer, I've also been able to use the database to sort my results into a grants calendar that I can present to clients without creating an entirely separate document in Microsoft Office. The calendar is simple to update with additional prospects whenever we update our research. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I think the funder profiles on Instrumentl could be more detailed, with more information on each funder's giving history. I think they are working on expanding the historical information on funders in the database, but right now many of the profiles lack the in-depth history that you can sometimes access through Foundation Directory Online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Instrumentl streamlines the grant search process for any nonprofit or fundraising consultant/firm. I highly recommend! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl has definitely streamlined the research and presentation process for me as a professional grant writer. I now ONLY use Instrumentl when I am working with a client to begin prospect research from scratch, build a list of prospects and a grants calendar, and then update it on a regular basis. Being able to do all of those things on one platform, then send PDFs to my clients, has made me more efficient and effective on their behalf. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") AN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/15/2022 "Instrumentl makes finding grants so much easier." 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl's system has grants from local to federal. I list the cause I'm supporting, and it goes out and finds the grants applicable to the project! And, Instrumentl doesn't stop there -- it allows me to track the grant and whether I was successful in getting the grant. I love the reports which I can download and keep up with the grants I should work on first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? I haven't found anything I dislike. In the beginning, I named a project Seniors, I got high school seniors as well as aging seniors! Now, I try to name my projects a specific name for the project, such as elderly or senior centers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Get your free trial and you'll see grant writing is so much easier with Instrumentl! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? Instrumentl serves as my file cabinet, calender, and reminder! Now, if I can just schedule enough time to get through the new grants Instrumentl has found, I'll be golden! It has benefitted me in several ways, but the most exciting is finding successful grants to help aging adults stay active and healthy in their retirement years! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Carolyn P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Carolyn P.") CP Carolyn P. President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/15/2022 "Instrumentl is saving me time while finding new funding opportunities!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl seems to be more "intuitive" than most of the search engines I have been using and doesn't require the correct spellings or abbreviations usually to identify a funding opportunity and pull up a profile. I love that all tidbits of information come up onto one neat profile that I can save, share with nonprofit clients or just extract the Intel I need most. I also noted that there are consistently newer IRS 990 reports than on Guidestar, Foundation Directory Online and GrantMatch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? Nothing so far! I have not taken the tutorial on how to use it properly, which is my fault, so I stumble when I want to remove a project and add another--but I am getting there! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Take the time to speak with a representative about creating a plan that meets your needs and budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? My team works with over 30 nonprofits, many in the same mission space, so being able to hone in on exactly what projects and programs foundations are funding at similar charities is helpful-sometimes Instrumentl has grant details that are not included in the funder's 990! Also, this is excellent for finding NEW prospects -especially national funders that will give to regional or statewide organizations with which we were unfamiliar. Grant writing is a numbers game--you have to keep the number in the pipeline constantly filled and with all the new prospects we are finding, we feel like we can add to the pool, assuring that the possibilities of winning the grants are feasible, not a long shot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Amy J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Amy J.") AJ Amy J. Nonprofit Consultant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/17/2022 "A Grant Writer's Best Friend!" 5/5 What do you like best about Instrumentl? Instrumentl is a powerful software for the busy grant-writing and fundraising professional. It provides a one-stop website to research grantmakers that match your project and track progress. Not only does Instrumentl provide contact information for the Funding Opportunity matches, but it also includes grant deadlines, which are updated and accurate. The Tracker function enables the user to narrow down the best potential foundations and track status and milestones, which is easily downloadable for reporting purposes. Milestones and deadlines are also emailed directly to all project team members, so everyone is on the same page on the project, and nobody misses a deadline. As a consultant, I have several different nonprofit clients, and I can easily keep my projects separate, but share potential funders and research between them. Another great feature is the ability to upload documents to the potential funder's page, so all grant paperwork is stored and easy to access by all team members. Having used other grant researching software at our local community foundation which is very user-UNfriendly, I am thrilled to have found Instrumentl for my growing consulting and grant writing business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Instrumentl? So far, I haven't found anything I dislike about Instrumentl! Full disclosure: I have been using the software since February 2022, so I haven't used Instrumentl yet to track reporting deadlines yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Instrumentl: Instrumentl may be a large investment for a solo consultant / grant writer or a small nonprofit, but it is well worth every dollar spent! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Instrumentl solving and how is that benefiting you? In the huge universe of funding organizations, it can be overwhelming to narrow down the best matches. Hours of researching and reams of paper used printing are no longer necessary with Instrumentl. Their recommendations for potential matches for my projects are numerous and quality, but I can quickly review them and add to my tracker to continue researching or hide if they aren't a good fit for a particular project. I also love the ability to copy a project, so I can add a new one for that organization without having to re-check geographic areas served and fields of work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated 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 [What are the top NLP platforms for enterprises that need strong API support so development teams can integrate language capabilities without rebuilding from scratch?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-nlp-platforms-for-enterprises-that-need-strong-api-support-so-development-teams-can-integrate-language-capabilities-without-rebuilding-from-scratch)[What's the best spend management app for small businesses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-spend-management-app-for-small-businesses)[What's the go-to owned media platform enterprises use for hosting articles, videos and gated content?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-go-to-owned-media-platform-enterprises-use-for-hosting-articles-videos-and-gated-content) [What specific conditions can be used to build conditional access policies?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-specific-conditions-can-be-used-to-build-conditional-access-policies)[Best low code development platforms in 2025](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-low-code-development-platforms-you-re-using-in-2025)[Top Employer of Record software for small app development companies](https://www.g2.com/discussions/top-employer-of-record-software-for-small-app-development-companies) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)