Cloud-Based Grant Management System for Arts Council Ireland

The Arts Council of Ireland seeks a modern, cloud-hosted Grant Management System to support the complete grant lifecycle for applicants, assessors, panellists, and staff. The solution must be a configurable off-the-shelf platform requiring minimal custom development, with capabilities for application management, assessment workflows, award administration, post-award monitoring, and reporting. Key requirements include: bilingual support (Irish and English), integration with the organisation's Finance Management System, robust security controls, workflow automation, and accessibility compliance. The implementation will follow a phased approach beginning with a Proof of Concept using a live funding programme to validate vendor capability and system performance before full production deployment. The solution must align with public sector best practices, including cloud-first principles, data protection compliance, cybersecurity standards, and NIS2 requirements. The Arts Council is seeking a long-term technology partner capable of delivering a proven, stable solution with minimal organisational disruption during transition.