View the information most important to you with user dashboards based on the role.

• Elements include a Welcome Message/Announcements section for posted alerts, notices, or system announcements.
• Configurable controls allow users to access a list of available subsections and configure their own dashboard.
• Dashboard components are designed to provide quick access or “click-through” capability to critical items, including submitted applications, compliance reviews, invoices, and selected projects.

Unlock streamlined organization management.

• View key organization and/or sub-recipient organization data.
• Create applicant or organization profiles that include demographic and categorical data.
• Locate an applicant or filtered group of organizations with ease via the search and filter features.
• Enhance applicant data collection with an inbound reporting component and other optional components.

Effortless user management and access control.

• Grant granular access controls and user permissions, ensuring data security and tailored access for different user roles within the system.
• Additionally, each organization user can enter contact information for individuals who may or may not be users in the system but need to be identified for an action or a group.

Simplified fund source (program management).

• Create and manage federal, state, or local funding sources with specific eligibility criteria and comprehensive program details, such as the FTA 5300 programs, state funds, loans, bonds, or any other sources of funds to be distributed and tracked.

Discover the power of the funding (grants) management tool.

• Provides state program managers with the ability to develop and balance individual grants with line-item allocations, payments, and detailed financial tracking for effective fund management.

Create and prioritize projects with categorized budgets.

• Projects/budget component allows for detailed capital improvement planning and multi-year forecasting.

Track replacement vehicles against existing inventory, ensuring accurate procurement and inventory management.

Prepare and submit grant applications with ease.

• Benefit from document management, deadline tracking, and reviewer assignment.
• The amount, type, format, and content of application documentation are easily managed when preparing an application.

Efficient application preparation/submittal.

• Streamline the grant application process by completing required forms, adding project and funding details, and attaching necessary documents.
• Monitor application status throughout processing.

Implement tailored review processes with sequential reviews, scorecards, and approval workflows to ensure fair and efficient application evaluations.

Allocate funds from various sources, track fund movement, and generate production reports to monitor financial activity.

Integrated contract management component.

• Automation enables you to create and manage contracts effortlessly, including electronic signature capabilities and comprehensive contract management features.

Submit reimbursement requests, manage invoice approval workflows, and access detailed financial data for effective project spending management.

• Maintain separate inventories for vehicles, facilities, and equipment to accurately manage federal and state-funded capital assets. Profile data is aligned with FTA and NTD requirements for sharing with federal agencies.
• Inventories include workflows and features for lien release, disposition, transfers, and useful life tracking.

Receive real-time notifications for critical activities, such as application submissions, approvals, and funding updates, ensuring timely action.

Store and share documentation, web links, and other resources within the system, promoting collaboration and sharing among users.

Access preset reports and exports for specific data needs, with the option for ad hoc reporting upon request for customized analysis.

The BlackCat grant management software for transportation integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to provide efficient and seamless workflows.

• We’ve integrated countless systems – from ERP to project management to contract management and more. Our expert team employs a variety of methods, approaches, and technologies to ensure the accurate and efficient passing of data between the BlackCat system and state or federal systems.

Tailor our grant management software to meet your unique needs. The system is as flexible as it is powerful and offers options that support your transportation grantmaking initiatives.

• Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration & Maintenance services
• Auto-User Registration / Letter of Intent Module
• Compliance (Oversight) Module
• Important Documents & Expiration Management Module
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Module
• State Procurement Oversight Module
• Transit Asset Management Performance Measures Module
• Transit Asset Management / State of Good Repair Forecasting Module
• National Transit Database (NTD) Reporting Module
• SSO (State Safety Oversight) Module
• Electronic Signature (eSignature) Workflow Module

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