International FAQ

Use this FAQ to quickly find answers about international grantmaking setup, currency behavior, and related configuration in Blackbaud Grantmaking.

• What currencies are supported for awards and payments?

  For the complete supported-currency list, see What currencies are supported for awards and payments?.

• Does Grantmaking automatically convert foreign currency values to USD?

  No. Currency values can be displayed in foreign currency on forms and applications, but the system does not automatically convert those values to USD during intake or processing.

  Before launching forms that capture international amounts, review supported currency behavior so internal and applicant-facing expectations are aligned.

• Where should I configure financial settings for international grantmaking?

  Start in Financials settings to manage accounting-related defaults used by your organization.

  If your process includes budget planning across regions, continue with Create and Manage Simple Budgets for budget setup guidance.

• How do I capture international amounts on forms?

  Use Create New Currency Fields when you need standardized currency capture for budgets, request amounts, or calculations.

  For applicant-facing workflows and submission context, pair field setup with the guidance in Applications.

• How can I validate organization details for international due diligence?

  Use Tax status lookup to support organization verification workflows where tax validation is part of your review process.

• What is a recommended setup sequence for international programs?

  A practical order is to define financial defaults, confirm supported currencies, configure currency fields, and then finalize application workflows.

  For that sequence, start with Financials settings, then review supported currencies, configure currency fields, and finish in Applications.