Grant Application Submission Software

Grant Application Software Feature

Manage the full application cycle with end-to-end grant application software features and application submission software tools.

From material gathering and posting to submission, review, scoring, and award, our BlackCat online grant application software lets you manage every detail effortlessly. Built-in automation supports end-to-end applications management, saving time and ensuring accuracy for a smoother application cycle.

THE CHALLENGE

Disjointed Workflows Hold Up the Process

Managing numerous grant applications, all with varying requirements and timelines, is a complex endeavor. With applications submitted in various forms and formats, pulling them together with traditional grant submission software is a laborious process. On top of that, navigating compliance for each program can overwhelm even the most organized teams.

Do these struggles sound familiar?

Fragmented data and online application software sources lead to runaround
A multitude of application requirements are difficult to manage and track
Meeting compliance adds to the complexity
Manual processes cause delays and frustration

THE SOLUTION

Grant Application Software Features Foster a Well-Oiled Machine

BlackCat enables you to create and easily manage an application cycle from start to finish using intuitive grant management system features. With one system managing every component, you can create an application, set up a cycle, and automatically notify applicants online. Grantees can submit through the online grant application software interface and track their progress with full visibility.

Here’s how we help…

Automated checklists assist applicants while ensuring every step is covered.
Applications can be created, prepared, and stored in one place for quick retrieval and review.
Applicants submit online, attach required documents, get notifications, and monitor status directly on the application submission software platform.
Automated pre-review and scoring, all customized to your requirements, alert you to any issues.
Managers are notified for final review and approval.

Why Choose B2Gnow's BlackCat?

Accountability & Transparency

Gain peace of mind with BlackCat’s powerful tracking capabilities. Our grant management software ensures every dollar is allocated and spent as intended. Stakeholders can log in at any time to access status and financial information directly within the platform.

Decades of Expertise

Our industry-leading grant management software was designed by state DOT employees from across the country. With over 25 years of experience focusing on public agency grant management, our team offers relevant expertise you can depend on. As trends and regulations evolve, we’re right there, improving our products and services to drive tangible results for our customers.

Unparalleled Customer Service

We’re proud of our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, as evidenced by a 99% lifetime client retention rate. Our dedicated team of grant management experts deliver prompt assistance and personalized guidance for as long as you’re using our software.

Configurability & Flexibility

We understand every agency operates a little differently. We designed BlackCat to be highly configurable so you can tailor the software to your needs. With its highly flexible framework, your team is empowered to configure workflows, modules, and processes to match your agency’s specific requirements and preferences.

Grant Application Software FAQs

What Is Grant Application Software?

Grant application software, such as BlackCat, is a specialized digital platform designed to manage the entire grant lifecycle, from the initial application phase to the final award and tracking of funds. It provides a centralized, online system for both grant-giving organizations and applicants, simplifying and automating various tasks. It’s a tool that helps to move away from fragmented, manual processes like using multiple spreadsheets and different online sources.

How Does Grant Application Software Improve Efficiency?

Grant application software, such as BlackCat, improves efficiency by:

Centralizing Workflows: It provides a single system for managing all components of the grant cycle, from application creation and submission to review, scoring, and award. This eliminates disjointed workflows and the need to manage applications from various sources and in different formats.
Automating Tasks: The software automates many repetitive and time-consuming tasks. This includes things like notifying applicants, sending out automated checklists to ensure all steps are covered, and conducting pre-reviews and scoring based on customized requirements.
Streamlining Communication: It provides a platform for applicants to submit documents, receive notifications, and monitor the status of their application, reducing back-and-forth communication.
Saving Time: By automating processes and centralizing data, the software saves time for both applicants and the grant-making team. This allows them to focus on more strategic initiatives and high-value work.

What Features Should One Look For In Grant Application Software?

Key features to look for in grant application management software include:

End-to-End Management: The ability to manage the full grant cycle, from material gathering and posting to submission, review, scoring, and award.
Automation: Automated checklists for applicants, automated notifications, and automated pre-review and scoring.
Centralized System: A single platform for creating, preparing, and storing applications, as well as for tracking and reviewing them.
Online Applicant Portal: A user-friendly interface where applicants can submit their applications, attach required documents, get notifications, and monitor the status of their submission.
Configurability and Flexibility: The ability to tailor the software to the specific needs of an agency, including configuring workflows, modules, and processes.
Accountability and Transparency: Powerful tracking capabilities to ensure funds are allocated and spent as intended, with the ability for stakeholders to log in and access status and financial information.

Compliance Tools: Built-in features to help with compliance for each grant program.

Is Training Or Support Available For Using Grant Application Software?

Yes, clients leveraging B2Gnow and BlackCat solutions benefit from the company’s unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, as evidenced by a 99% lifetime client retention rate. The company’s dedicated team of grant management experts deliver prompt assistance and personalized guidance for as long as you’re using our software.

What Types Of Organizations Can Benefit From Grant Application Software?

Organizations that benefit from grant application management software, such as BlackCat, include:

Federal Agencies
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs)
Other State Agencies, such as MPOs, COG, etc

Can Grant Application Software Integrate With Existing Systems?

BlackCat is designed with integration in mind. BlackCat has the ability to connect with and leverage an organization’s existing IT infrastructure to create a more unified and efficient grant management process.

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BlackCat grant management software streamlines the entire grantmaking process through a single, comprehensive online platform. From creating applications and setting up cycles to reviewing submissions and executing agreements, BlackCat empowers grantmaking staff to effortlessly execute tasks, track spending, facilitate reimbursement requests, and more.

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Elevating the Grantmaking Process for Public Agencies

Our software is laser-focused to serve many types of federal and state agencies, with an emphasis on transportation.

Client Retention Rate

“They are committed to the success of their system beyond deployment by providing ongoing training, ad hoc reports, and system updates in response to Federal regulation changes.”

Caltrans

“With B2Gnow you can see trends – where you’re growing, where your expansion could be. If you don’t know where you are or where you’ve been, you won’t know where you’re going.”

Chicago Public Schools

“B2Gnow saves you so much time and energy. You have the time to actually see how you can make your program better versus spending all of your time reviewing documentation and process procedures. It’s been a huge help.”

Chicago Transit Authority

“Prior to leveraging B2Gnow, we were receiving over 1,200 paper reports monthly. B2Gnow has seamlessly automated this monthly report process through its audit feature. Now the responsibility is on the subcontractors to confirm receipt of payments within the B2Gnow system.”

City of Fort Worth

“B2Gnow saves us a great deal of money because it generates thousands of faxes and emails. If we were to match that annually, it would require many human resources and postage costs.”

City of Houston

“They are knowledgeable and highly competent in all aspects of each project and our needs are always completely met.”

Florida Department of Transportation

“You have never lost that great customer service. You always respond to our questions and concerns and go that extra mile. It’s a pleasure doing business with you.”

Houston Airport System

“Great customer service. All my questions were answered, and I was guided through the screens I needed to complete.”

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

“We’re a small airport and staffing hasn’t grown even though plane passengers have tripled. We needed a system to ease the job, and B2Gnow was there to save the day with their auditing dashboards and to make my job a lot easier.”

St. Pete – Clearwater International Airport

“This system has elements we needed to bring our grant management area under control. The time-savings for us only continues to grow.”

State Agency

“With B2Gnow system every document is in one place and right at our fingertips with a simple search. B2Gnow has made it much easier to report and prove our compliance to the FTA. With B2Gnow, there is more automation, which leads to better data integrity.”

State DOT

“With everything going paperless, leveraging this type of technology is a big benefit in terms of efficiency,”

Tampa International Airport

“We can conduct contract audits to see if there are any issues. B2Gnow even reports which sub-contractors have been paid and when. It saves so much time, and the cost of the tool is 100% worth the investment.”

Transit Authority

“B2Gnow allows general contractors to load the sub-contractors that they are using, showing if they are certified and meeting goals, that is definitely my favorite feature.”

University of Texas System

“The methods are easy to access, and grants and reimbursement requests are signed electronically, reducing processing time and increasing productivity. As the lead for this conversion at Aeronautics, I have also received high compliments from our airports, sponsors and consultants on this system.”

Wyoming Aeronautics Division

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