Good Grants uses a range of terms to describe features across the platform. If you're new to the system, some of these may be unfamiliar.
This glossary explains the most commonly used terms.
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Action flow |
Action flow is an automated process that contacts individuals or organisations specified on an application form to review an application. Action flow can be configured in the Manage workspace under Action flow > Settings. See: Understanding action flow and Action flow configuration. |
Allocation |
An allocation is a set amount of money distributed to a successful grantee from a grant fund. |
Applicant |
An applicant is a user who submits an application or nomination for review. |
Application |
Applications are submissions created by users for evaluation. Depending on the program, applications may also be referred to as nominations, projects or submissions. |
Assignment |
An assignment links an application with a reviewer in a score set. Assignments are automatically created when panels are configured but can also be created using manual or random assignments. |
Attachments |
Attachments are files uploaded to support an application, such as documents, images or other supporting materials. |
Broadcast |
A broadcast is an email sent from within Good Grants. Broadcasts can be created throughout the administration interface by clicking the Broadcast button. |
Category |
Categories group applications that share similar submission requirements. Different categories can collect different information from applicants. Reviewing panels can be configured to evaluate applications within specific categories. See: Category configuration. |
Content block |
Content blocks are reusable pieces of text placed throughout the platform to provide contextual information. Content blocks can be created or edited in the Manage workspace under Settings > Content > Content blocks. |
Division |
Divisions split a category into smaller reviewing groups. This can be useful when a category receives a large number of applications. |
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Field |
Fields are the input areas used to collect information in an application form. Fields are created and managed using the form editor or in the Manage workspace under Settings > Applications > Fields. See: Field types. |
Forms |
Forms allow you to create different application forms within the same program. This is useful when running multiple grants with different requirements. See: Using forms. |
Fund |
A fund is a pool of money designated for grant allocations. See: Fund management overview. |
Gallery |
A gallery is a visual display of submitted applications. See: Configure a gallery |
Leaderboard |
The leaderboard displays reviewing results such as scores, votes or pass/fail decisions. Results can also be exported. |
Notification |
Notifications are automated messages sent by Good Grants via email or SMS. Notifications are configured in the Manage workspace under Settings > General > Notifications. |
Panel |
A panel determines who reviews which applications and when. Panels are created in the Manage workspace under Reviewing > Settings > Panels. See: Create a reviewing panel. |
Payment |
A payment is the transfer of funds from a grant fund to a successful grantee through an allocation. See: Payment tracking. |
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Role |
A role defines the permissions assigned to a user. Roles determine what actions a user can perform in the platform. |
Round |
Rounds define when application submission, reviewing, and feedback stages are open. See: Ultimate guide to rounds. |
Sandbox account |
A sandbox account is a separate environment used to test application forms, integrations or APIs. Sandbox accounts are available as an add-on with an Enterprise subscription. |
Score set |
A score set is a collection of reviewing scores displayed in the leaderboard. Score sets are created in the Manage workspace under Reviewing > Settings > Score sets. See: Configure a score set. |
Scoring criteria |
Scoring criteria define the standards used to evaluate applications. Reviewers assign scores using these criteria. Scoring criteria are created in the Manage workspace under Reviewing > Settings > Scoring criteria. See: Scoring criteria. |
Scoring mode |
Scoring mode is a review mode where reviewers evaluate applications using scoring criteria. See: Configure Scoring mode. |
Season |
A season represents a program cycle, often annual. Each season contains its own application configuration, reviewing setup and submission data. When a new season is created, previous season data is archived but remains accessible. Seasons are managed in the Manage workspace under Settings > General > Seasons. |
Slug |
A slug is a unique identifier for a record in Good Grants. It uses an eight-character alphanumeric format, for example Sw1if6eY. Unlike numeric IDs, slugs are randomised to ensure uniqueness. See: What is a slug? |
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Tab |
Tabs organise questions on an application form into separate sections. Tabs are created and managed using the form editor or in the Manage workspace under Settings > Applications > Tabs. See: Tab configuration. |
Tag |
Tags are labels used to group applications for reviewing, communication, or reporting purposes. See: What are tags? |
Terms |
Terms allow you to rename platform labels. For example, the word "Application" could be changed to "Nomination" or "Submission". Terms are configured in the Manage workspace under Settings > Content > Terms. See: Configuring terms. |
Theme |
The theme controls the visual styling of your program, including colours and logos. |
Top pick |
Top pick is a review mode where reviewers rank their preferred applications. Results are calculated using the single transferable vote (STV) system. See: Configure Top pick. |
User |
A user is anyone who accesses the Good Grants platform. Users may have roles such as applicant, reviewer, grant manager or guest. |
Voting |
Voting is a review mode where users vote for their preferred applications instead of assigning scores. |
Workspace |
Workspaces are the main areas of the platform interface. Each workspace is designed for a different task or user role. Workspaces include:
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