RQ Platform Named to the 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Grant Management
A milestone built on customer feedback and the trust of the organizations we serve.
We have some exciting news to share: RQ Platform has been named to the 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Grant Management.
For our team, this recognition is particularly meaningful because customer experience plays an important role in Capterra's evaluation.
Capterra's Shortlist identifies highly rated and popular software products using a methodology that considers user ratings and product popularity. Reviews are verified by Capterra before being included in its evaluation.
Being included in the 2026 Grant Management Shortlist is an important milestone for RQ Platform—and one we share with the organizations and program administrators who use our software every day.
What Is the Capterra Shortlist?
The Capterra Shortlist is designed to help software buyers identify highly rated and popular products within a software category.
For its 2026 Grant Management Shortlist, Capterra evaluates qualifying products across two dimensions: user ratings and popularity.
RQ Platform earned:
72/100 overall Capterra Shortlist score
47/50 for ratings
Being included alongside established grant management solutions is meaningful validation for our team as we continue to develop RQ Platform for organizations managing grants and other application and review programs.
What RQ Platform Is Built For
RQ Platform was created to make complex application and review programs easier to manage.
Organizations running grants, scholarships, awards, fellowships, and other application-based programs often need to coordinate many moving parts, including:
Applications.
Supporting documentation.
Eligibility requirements.
Reviewer assignments.
Multi-phase reviews.
Scoring.
Communications.
Funding decisions.
Reporting.
Post-program requirements.
When those activities are spread across forms, spreadsheets, email, and separate systems, administration can quickly become difficult to manage.
RQ Platform brings application and review processes into a configurable, centralized environment designed specifically for organizations running structured programs.
For grant programs, that can include managing the process from application intake and review through funding, tracking, compliance requirements, and reporting.
Extending the Process Beyond the Funding Decision
For many grant, scholarship, and fellowship programs, administration doesn't stop when recipients are selected.
Organizations may still need to collect:
Agreements.
Tax documents.
Payment information.
Progress updates.
Supporting documentation.
Interim reports.
Final reports.
Other recipient requirements.
RQ SmartTracker™ helps program administrators manage these post-program requirements, including follow-up items, document collection, and reminders.
Keeping this information connected to the broader program can reduce reliance on separate spreadsheets and manual follow-up processes.
The Numbers Behind the Recognition
The customer feedback behind this recognition is something we're especially proud of.
RQ Platform currently has an overall Capterra rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 40 verified user reviews.
Current Capterra ratings include:
Overall: 4.7/5
Customer Service: 5.0/5
Ease of Use: 4.7/5
Value for Money: 4.7/5
Features: 4.5/5
Those numbers represent more than ratings on a software directory.
They reflect experiences from organizations and program administrators who have implemented RQ Platform and used it to manage their programs.
Customer feedback also helps us understand what's working, where administrators encounter challenges, and where we can continue improving the platform.
What Our Customers Tell Us
One theme that consistently stands out in RQ Platform reviews is the importance customers place on service and support.
Customers have highlighted the responsiveness of the RQ team, the guidance they receive while managing their programs, and the time they can save by bringing application and review processes into a structured platform.
That feedback matters to us.
Software features are important, but organizations also need confidence that there are knowledgeable people available when they need help—particularly when application, review, and program deadlines are approaching.
The 5.0 out of 5 Customer Service rating on Capterra is a recognition our team is particularly proud of.
What This Recognition Means Going Forward
Being named to the 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Grant Management isn't a finish line.
It's an important checkpoint.
It reinforces our commitment to continuing to improve the experience for program administrators, applicants, reviewers, and the organizations that rely on RQ Platform.
We will continue investing in the workflows and capabilities that help organizations:
Reduce administrative work.
Create better application experiences.
Manage complex review processes.
Improve program visibility.
Communicate more efficiently.
Manage post-program requirements.
Adapt as their programs evolve.
Most importantly, we'll continue listening to our customers.
Their feedback has helped shape RQ Platform, and it will continue to influence where we go next.
Thank You to Our Customers
To every customer who has taken the time to leave a review, provide feedback, recommend an improvement, or trust RQ Platform with an important program: thank you.
Recognition like the 2026 Capterra Shortlist is meaningful because it reflects the experiences of the organizations we serve.
We're proud of the technology we've built.
We're even more proud of the relationships we've built while doing it.
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