Deadline: 22-Jun-25
Applications are now open for the Tutator Forward Grants Program to provide custom software solutions to mission-driven organizations.
Tutator Forward is a global initiative by Fondation Tutator that supports organizations creating social or environmental impact by offering fully customized software solutions. Unlike traditional grants, they don’t provide funding—they develop software applications that help NGOs and social enterprises streamline operations, enhance beneficiary management, and scale their impact.
This tool helps manage services, track data in real time, and measure impact—so you can focus on what matters most: amplifying your mission.
What kind of software do they develop?
- They build software that help organizations manage their programs and beneficiaries. The solution will focus on direct impact rather than administrative tasks (e.g., HR, accounting, or CRM systems).
Funding Information
- Grantees receive a fully customized software solution built on Tutator’s Beneficiary Management Platform (BMP) to ensure scalability and impact. While there is no fixed scope, projects typically involve 5,000 and 20,000 hours of specialized work valued between $75,000 and $1,000,000 USD.
Duration
- Project timeline (4 to 12 months)
What grantees must provide?
- Active Participation
- Selected organizations are expected to actively participate in the development process, dedicating a minimum of 3 to 5 hours per week to the following activities:
- Defining requirements, testing, and providing feedback.
- Coordinating internal efforts, including training and adoption activities.
- Managing internal communication to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project.
- Selected organizations are expected to actively participate in the development process, dedicating a minimum of 3 to 5 hours per week to the following activities:
- Required Team Roles
- Organizations need to assign people to the following key roles:
- Team Leader: The primary point of contact who ensures the team stays engaged.
- System Administrator: Responsible for server setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- First-Level Support: Handles basic technical issues (can be part-time or shared).
- Organizations need to assign people to the following key roles:
- IT Infrastructure
- Organizations must provide the necessary IT infrastructure, including servers, computers, and network access.
- Sustainability Plan
- Grantees will need a plan for maintaining the software after Tutator’s support period ends.
Eligible Projects
- Examples of Eligible Projects:
- Access to Justice: A legal aid platform to train paralegals, track cases, and provide remote legal support.
- Youth Empowerment: A system that connects young people with educational and employment opportunities, tracking progress and outcomes.
- Public Health: A tool for community health centers to manage patient records, coordinate treatments, and track disease outbreaks.
- Food Security: A nutrition monitoring platform to track food distribution, participation trends, and generate real-time impact reports.
- Environmental Protection: A conservation tracking system to manage reforestation projects, collect environmental data, and engage local communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations worldwide can apply if they:
- Have a clear mission to create a positive social or environmental change.
- Require software solutions to improve operations and service delivery.
- Commit to measuring impact and improving efficiency.
- Can sustain the software after development, including hosting, basic technical support, and maintenance.
- They welcome applications across various fields including health, education, governance, justice, environmental protection, and more.
For more information, visit Tutator.
