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How Funders are Embracing Flexible and Responsive Grantmaking Models

Written by GivingData | Sep 3, 2025 8:15:38 PM

Foundations across the philanthropic sector are increasingly embracing models of flexible and responsive grantmaking to better support grantees and maximize impact. This shift reflects a commitment to reduce administrative burden on grantees, provide resources that align with real-time grantee needs, and shift decision-making closer to the communities their grantees serve.

To better understand how this shift is taking shape, we invited six foundations to share their experiences. We asked them how they define responsive grantmaking, what flexible funding models they’ve implemented, and how they are aligning their processes to better support grantees.

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Each foundation’s approach is shaped by the organizations they fund and the communities they serve. Collectively, they offer insights that other funders can learn from, adapt, or build upon.