The current grant application process is plagued with redundant and time-consuming information requests from various institutions and federal government entities. Users are having to respond to the same questions multiple times which makes for a poor experience. To simplify the application process and eliminate redundancy, there is a potential opportunity for a common application platform. This platform should utilize a generic data model that can accommodate financial opportunities across different levels of funding sources, from state and local philanthropy to federal grants. The goal is to build a grantmaking platform that can be used not only by the federal government but also by other organizations to make their own grants.
Considerations
There are different approaches that have been lightly considered like using chrome or browser plugins that could extend the usability of the site. We should consider the long term impact as it affects our architecture and future growth. It is important to find a balance between universality and customization. By developing a generic data model and an API, the platform can cater to various experiences while maintaining a coherent grants.gov experience that leverages the API's capabilities. The primary focus is to deliver a versatile platform that streamlines the grant application process and fosters efficiency and flexibility for the majority of users.
Use Cases
Streamlining grant application: platform should allow users to apply for grants seamlessly by reducing redundant requests. Applicants can fill out common sections once, and the platform intelligently populates relevant data across different funding opportunities.
Supporting different funding sources: The platform should accommodate various funding levels, from local philanthropy to federal grants. This means it should cater to the diverse requirements of different organizations while maintaining a cohesive user experience for grants.gov.
Goal
We will conduct discovery to better understand the feasibility and requirements for creating a common application platform that addresses the issues of redundancy and inefficiency in the grant application process. The platform should have the flexibility to cater to various funding sources, both at the federal and local levels, ultimately resulting in a streamlined and user-friendly grantmaking process.
Dependencies
TO DO
Sub-Tasks
The discovery process will include the following areas:
Identify who are our stakeholders and users and potential collaborations with existing grantmaking platforms (both governmental and non-governmental)
Plan for further user research and participant advisory council
Basic data model exploration
Understand what systems do we want to integrate with and prioritize
Plan for a prototype
Basic research on legal and regulatory considerations
Acceptance Criteria
[ ] A more comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by redundancy in the grant application process, a clear integration roadmap, a technical blueprint for creating a common application platform that addresses the challenges outlined. The insights gathered will guide subsequent development, integration, and implementation phases of the platform.
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Problem Statement and Context
The current grant application process is plagued with redundant and time-consuming information requests from various institutions and federal government entities. Users are having to respond to the same questions multiple times which makes for a poor experience. To simplify the application process and eliminate redundancy, there is a potential opportunity for a common application platform. This platform should utilize a generic data model that can accommodate financial opportunities across different levels of funding sources, from state and local philanthropy to federal grants. The goal is to build a grantmaking platform that can be used not only by the federal government but also by other organizations to make their own grants.
Considerations
There are different approaches that have been lightly considered like using chrome or browser plugins that could extend the usability of the site. We should consider the long term impact as it affects our architecture and future growth. It is important to find a balance between universality and customization. By developing a generic data model and an API, the platform can cater to various experiences while maintaining a coherent grants.gov experience that leverages the API's capabilities. The primary focus is to deliver a versatile platform that streamlines the grant application process and fosters efficiency and flexibility for the majority of users.
Use Cases
Goal
We will conduct discovery to better understand the feasibility and requirements for creating a common application platform that addresses the issues of redundancy and inefficiency in the grant application process. The platform should have the flexibility to cater to various funding sources, both at the federal and local levels, ultimately resulting in a streamlined and user-friendly grantmaking process.
Dependencies
TO DO
Sub-Tasks
The discovery process will include the following areas:
Acceptance Criteria