Microsoft Copilot vs Manual Spreadsheet Scoring for Grant-Making Trusts

Two colleagues reviewing Project Access grant documents and a 2024 Arts Grants form

Transitioning your automated grant application assessment framework away from fragmented Excel files is critical for modern foundations. While manual spreadsheet scoring creates data silos and reviewer fatigue, a commissioned Microsoft Copilot engine offers an auditable, automated criteria matching process . This approach slashes administrative hours and enforces strict compliance for UK trusts, all without inflating internal IT payroll. The … Read more