Create and Configure Nominations

New nominations can be created on behalf of Nominators from the Nominations area in the Grant Manager Portal.

  1. Navigate to the Nominations area.

  2. Click on the Create nomination button.

  3. In the Create Nomination > Configuration screen, specify the following information to begin the nomination process.

    1. Choose the program.

    2. Select the program cycle.

    1. In the Nominator field, search for and select the Nominator that the nomination is being created for.

      Note: If they are not yet in the system, click on the Add them here link to add them. You will be required to provide their name and email address.

    2. Enable the Nominator should receive emails regarding this nomination option to ensure they receive email notifications when action is taken or needed on their nomination.

  4. After configuring the application, choose one of the following options to continue.

    • Save and edit - Save the nomination as a Draft and then proceed to edit the nomination. From there, you can either send the nomination to the Nominator to complete or submit it on their behalf.

      Note: The Nominator will not be notified that the application is available. However, they will have access to edit it in the Applicant Portal upon logging in.

    • Send to Nominator- Save the nomination as a Draft, and send it to the Nominator to complete.

      Note: The Nominator will receive an invitation email (GC-16 Invitation to GrantsConnect) prompting them to log in to the Applicant Portal to complete and submit the nomination. The nomination will then continue with the regular workflow for the program. Grant Managers will still be able to edit the nomination in the Grant Manager Portal, if needed.