Approve Nominations

Nominations can be approved if they meet program guidelines and you intend to allow the Nominee to apply for a grant program. Once approved, an application for the grant program you specify will be created for the Nominee and they will be invited to apply.

Warning: Both user permissions and workflow level permissions are required to take this action. Learn more.

  1. Navigate to the Nominations area.

  2. In the Nominations tab, take either of the following actions.

    • Option 1 - Click on the ellipsis icon next to the nomination and then Approve nomination.

    • Option 2 - Select the checkbox next to the nominations and then click on Approve in the toolbar.

      Note: This option is beneficial if you want to approve multiple nominations at once. All nominations selected must be in the same program and cycle.

    • Option 3 - Click on the Nomination ID to open the Nomination View. Click on Approve or on the ellipsis icon next to the workflow level and then Approve nomination.

  3. In the Approve Nomination screen, take the following actions.

    1. Select the grant program that the Nominee will be invited to apply to.

      Note: Only those grant programs with an open cycle assigned to your nomination program will appear.

    2. Specify if the Nominee is an employee of your organization by clicking on the appropriate checkbox.

    3. Enable the Send an invite email to the above individual option.

      Note: Applicants will receive the GC-22 You have been nominated! email.

    4. Optional - Add any attachments.

    5. Optional - Provide a custom message to include in the email to the Applicant.

      Warning: Keep in mind that if you have chosen to approve applications in bulk, this message and any attachments will be sent to all Nominees selected.

  4. Click on Approve to finalize the action.

Once complete, the status of the nomination will change to Approved. The Nominee will be notified that have been nominated to apply for a grant through your grant program and directed to the Applicant Portal to complete the application.

Note: The Nominator who submitted the nomination will also be notified of its approval. They will receive the GC-20 Nomination Accepted for {{NOMINATED_PARTY}} email.