Nonprofit Grant Funding ROI Calculator

See how much time and money your nonprofit can save with Instrumentl

Your Grants Program Details

Tell us about your grant program to see how much additional funding you could gain.

How many hours does it take you to find 1 good-fit grant you want to apply for?
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How many hours does it take you to prepare and submit one grant?
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How many grants do you apply for each month?
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What's your current grant success rate?

We analyzed 91,000 grant applications and the average grant success rate is ~40%.

25%
40%
What's your average grant size?
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How many people are on your grant team?
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What is the average hourly wage for your team?
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Your Benefits Preview

See how Instrumentl can boost your grant funding and save time.

Additional Grant Funding with Instrumentl

10,000

Labor Cost Savings with Instrumentl

4,608

Time Saved Per Year with Instrumentl

77 hours

Your Results

Here’s what your grant team could unlock with Instrumentl

Your Potential Benefits with Instrumentl

Additional Grant Funding

10,000

per year

Time Saved

77

per year

Labor Cost Savings

4,608

per year

What it means

You could generate an additional 10,000 in funding from 1 extra grants per year with Instrumentl.

By saving 6 hours per month on grant research, your team can focus on writing better applications and building stronger relationships with funders.

Research Time Comparison

Current Research Time

8 hours/month

With Instrumentl

2 hours/month

80% reduction in research time

Grant Impact

Additional Grants Submitted

5 per year

Additional Grants Won

1 per year

Based on your 25% success rate and the time saved with Instrumentl.

What Our Customers Report

3.5x

More grant relevant grants found each month

2x

Increase in grant applications each month

$1.1m

Median increase in annual revenue within 12 months

Find and win grants faster

Grant database updated daily, so you never get a dead-end lead.
Detailed profiles that summarize 990 insights.
Deadline tracking and task reminders keep work on schedule.

Manage everything in one place

Grant pipeline, funder notes, and documents easy to access.
Assign tasks, leave comments, and track progress in real time.
Monitor grant outcomes and generate reports in seconds.
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"I started using Instrumentl and thought, 'this is a miracle!' This is going to save me weeks!"

Dr. Bev Browning

Dr. Bev Browning
Executive Director, Integro Bank Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the benefits calculated?

Our calculator uses data from our 2024 customer impact survey to estimate your potential benefits:

  • Time Saved: Based on our finding that Instrumentl users only spend 0.8 hours per grant on research compared to the industry average.
  • Labor Cost Savings: Calculated by multiplying the hours saved by your hourly wage and team size.
  • Additional Grants: Estimated by dividing your time saved by the hours needed per grant application.
  • Additional Funding: Calculated by multiplying additional grants won by your average grant size.
How accurate is the time savings estimate?

The time savings estimate is based on our 2024 impact survey, which found that Instrumentl users spend only 0.8 hours researching per grant opportunity. This represents a significant reduction in time spent compared to traditional methods.

Our customers consistently report significant time savings when using Instrumentl to find, track, and manage grant opportunities compared to spreadsheets and manual research methods.

Can Instrumentl really help us win more grants?

The 2024 impact survey results show how Instrumentl significantly improves you grant success:

  1. Application Volume: Instrumentl users experience an 88% increase in monthly grant applications. This substantial increase in submission volume directly improves chances of securing funding.
  2. Opportunity Discovery: Pro users discover 3.6x more grant opportunities per month compared to before using the platform. More opportunities mean more chances to find the right funding matches.
  3. Revenue Impact: The average annual grant revenue increases by $1.1 million for organizations using Instrumentl. This is perhaps the most compelling evidence of the platform's effectiveness.

When combined, these metrics indicate that Instrumentl helps organizations win more grants by increasing both the quantity of applications submitted and the quality of opportunities pursued, ultimately resulting in significant revenue growth.

How can I get started with Instrumentl?

Getting started is easy! Simply sign up for a free trial, and one of our grant experts will walk you through the platform and help you start finding your first grants and uploading your existing grant portfolio.

How does Instrumentl compare to other grant management tools?

Instrumentl is the only all-in-one grant discovery and management platform built specifically for nonprofits. Unlike other tools that focus on either finding grants or managing applications, Instrumentl combines both functions in one seamless platform.

Our customers particularly value our personalized grant recommendations, deadline tracking, and team collaboration features that help streamline the entire grant process from discovery to submission.