RQ Platform Earns a Spot on the 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Grant Management
A milestone built on the trust of our users
We have some exciting news to share. RQ Platform has officially been recognized with the 2026 Capterra Shortlist Badge for Grant Management. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work our team puts in every day, and more importantly, the trust our users place in us to help them manage their most important programs.
The Capterra Shortlist is awarded to software products that demonstrate strong verified user ratings and meaningful market presence. It is not something applied for, it is earned through consistent delivery and real customer feedback. For us, landing on this list is validation that the platform we have built and the relationships we have cultivated are making a genuine difference.
What RQ Platform Is Built For
At RQ Platform, we set out to solve a real problem: the administrative burden that foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies face when running grants, scholarships, awards, and fellowship programs. From accepting applications to tracking post-award impact, the process is complex, time-intensive, and high-stakes.
Our all-in-one platform brings together application management, reviewer assignments, compliance tracking, and long-term recipient engagement into a single, intuitive system. Through our unique RQ SmartTracker™, program managers can move from intake to post-program reporting without juggling disconnected tools or manual workarounds. We exist so that mission-driven organizations can spend less time on administration and more time on the work that matters.
The Numbers Behind the Recognition
Earning a place on the Capterra Shortlist requires more than good intentions. It is driven by data: verified reviews submitted by real users who interact with the platform day in and day out. Today, RQ Platform holds an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 37 verified reviews. Each review represents an organization that chose RQ Platform, put it to work in a high-stakes environment, and came back to share their experience.
We take those reviews seriously. They shape how we prioritize features, how we train our support team, and how we think about the future of the product.
In Their Own Words
The most meaningful part of this recognition is what it says about the people who chose to share their experiences. Here is a sample of what our users have had to say:
“From the moment I met with the team at RQ I felt like it was the right place for our organization. Not only did they work with us on our budget, but they provided great tips for optimizing our scholarship and annual awards process. The customer service is unmatched.” — Abby S., Capterra
“The staff always greet our team by name, they give us helpful tips and tricks to use while working in RQ, and it is evident they genuinely care about their product and the client/user experience!” — Bree C., Capterra
“It streamlined our application intake, reviewer assignments, and compliance tracking with customizable forms and intuitive dashboards, saving significant time during peak cycles.” — Brian O., Capterra
What This Means Going Forward
Being named to the 2026 Capterra Shortlist is not the finish line; it is a checkpoint. It confirms that the direction we are heading is the right one, and it motivates us to keep raising the bar. We are continuing to invest in the features and workflows that make a real difference for program administrators, reviewers, and applicants alike.
To every organization that took the time to leave a review, to share feedback, or simply to trust us with their programs: thank you. This recognition belongs to you as much as it does to us.If you are exploring options for managing grants, scholarships, or awards programs, we would love to show you what the RQ Platform can do. Get in touch with our team and see why organizations are making the switch.
