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Grant & Project Lifecycle System — a single source of truth for funding & reporting
A master tracker that brings opportunity intake, prioritisation, budgeting and reporting together so teams and funders can be confident projects are delivered, reported and acquitted on time.
Demonstrate governance and audit readiness, reduce administrative load, and align finance and delivery with evidence-complete submissions and a clear reporting calendar.
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Status — Active
What we surface quickly
- Funding pipeline (SSoT) — single dashboard for rounds, status & ownership.
- Opportunity scoring & tiering — weighted prioritisation and readiness flags.
- Reporting calendar — acquittal dates, named owners & reminders.
- Governance links — reviewer feedback → tracked resubmission actions.
Introduction
The Grant & Project Lifecycle System is EduLinked's master tracker for funding, grants and project delivery. It centralises opportunity intake, prioritisation, budgeting and reporting so teams can make evidence-based decisions, reduce administrative overhead and meet funder obligations reliably. The system captures open opportunities, computes a weighted prioritisation score, links evidence and attachments, and surfaces readiness and reporting timelines so projects run cleanly from application through to acquittal.
Why This Matters
Governance Ready
Demonstrates governance and audit readiness. Funders and procurement teams need evidence that an applicant can manage budgets, reporting and compliance.
Reduced Admin
Centralised evidence and templates speed applications and free teams to focus on delivery.
Better Prioritisation
A consistent scoring system helps you choose the opportunities that best match strategy and capacity.
Finance Aligned
Mapping grants to SKUs and owners keeps budgets and project teams in sync.
Key Features
Funding Pipeline (SSoT)
A single dashboard for all open opportunities, rounds, statuses and ownership.
Opportunity Scoring & Tiering
Strategic alignment, capital impact, probability of success, administrative load and reputational leverage are scored and combined into a weighted priority used to assign Tier 1/2/3 readiness.
Document & Evidence Attachments
Attach funder forms, trial protocols, HREC submissions and production briefs to opportunities and projects so submissions are evidence-complete.
Budget & Allocation Mapping
Link approved grants to product SKUs, project owners and allocated budgets for clear finance alignment.
Reporting Calendar & Notifications
Capture reporting and acquittal dates with named owners, reminders and governance milestones.
Governance Integration
Explicit links to the grant review and resubmission governance process, role definitions and approval rules so reviewer feedback becomes tracked actions.
How It Works — Simple Workflow
1
Capture Opportunity
Enter the round, program and initial scoring fields (strategic fit, impact, admin load, etc.).
2
Prioritise
The tracker calculates a weighted score and assigns a Tier; Tier 1 items become active pipeline priorities.
3
Prepare & Allocate
Once approved, budgets and SKUs are linked, owners are assigned, and required evidence is attached.
4
Deliver & Report
Track delivery milestones, report deadlines and governance checkpoints; convert reviewer feedback into resubmission tasks and final acquittals.
Pilot Timeline — Customer-Facing Example (3–6 months)
Month 0
Onboarding & Needs Assessment
Define reporting rhythm and evidence requirements with the partner.
Month 1
Configure & Map Fields
Customise score weights, field mapping and attach initial evidence.
Months 2–4
Pilot in Action
Run live tracking for 1–2 active funding rounds; practise acquittal rehearsal.
Months 5–6
Evaluate & Scale
Iterate governance flows and extend tracker access to delivery teams.
Indicative Budget Note
This public page provides high-level information only. Detailed budget breakdowns and full financial models are shared with approved partners, procurement officers and funders on request. (If you prefer, we can provide indicative ranges for pilot setup, annual licence and onboarding costs during a demo or in a partner pack.)
Accessibility & Inclusion Commitments
The tracker links to Easy Read summaries, attachment checklists and project packs so accessibility evidence is available to assessors and partners.
Public project packs include an Easy Read appendix; full accessibility appendices (Auslan summaries, symbol sets, accessible media) are available to partners on request.
Security, Privacy & Governance
Role-Based Accountability
Role and owner fields provide clear accountability for each submission and report. Governance policies and approval rules are attached to the tracker so reviewer feedback is converted into auditable actions.
Document Security
Canonical documents (protocols, HREC material, technical appendices) are referenced so privacy, consent and dataflow decisions are surfaced for each trial or site installation. Sensitive documents are shared only to approved partners or under NDA.
Who Uses It
Grants & operations leads, project owners, finance teams, governance reviewers, procurement officers and executive decision-makers who need a consolidated, auditable view of opportunity prioritisation and reporting obligations.
Status & Ownership
Status: Active
Primary Custodian: Sarah Ailish McLoughlin (project and governance artefacts)
Get Involved
To request a demo, an access plan or the full project pack for procurement review, please email:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can access the full tracker?
A: Full access is granted to internal project owners, finance teams and approved partners after a short access process or a demo request. For procurement or funder due diligence we provide a fuller project pack on request.
Q: How are opportunities scored?
A: Opportunities are scored against five dimensions — strategic alignment, capital impact, probability of success, administrative load and reputational leverage. The system computes a weighted score and assigns a Tier to guide prioritisation.
Q: Do you publish detailed budgets?
A: We publish indicative ranges publicly where helpful. Detailed budget breakdowns and financial models are provided to approved partners or under NDA.
Q: Can the tracker integrate with our finance tools?
A: Yes — the tracker maps approved grants to SKUs and allocations to enable exports and system integrations. We'll work with partners to define an integration plan.
Why We Publish This
We publish a clear, public summary of our Grant & Project Lifecycle System so funders, procurement teams and partners can see how we manage funding, evidence and reporting with rigour and care. The public summary explains our governance approach, prioritisation processes and accessibility commitments. For funders or procurement partners who need deeper detail, we provide a full project pack or a live demo on request under an access process.
Easy Read Appendix
What It Is
This is EduLinked's main tracker for grants and projects. It helps us keep all funding information in one place.
What It Does
- Shows all funding opportunities and who is working on them.
- Helps us decide which grants to apply for.
- Keeps budgets and evidence together so we can report to funders.
- Tells us when reports are due.
Why We Do This
So we don't miss deadlines, we give funders the right documents, and we show partners we are organised.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact us today to request a demo or download the full project pack.