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Government & Local Authorities

Grant Management Software for Government & Local Authorities

Digitize and unify public funding programs for greater efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Submit.com helps councils, agencies, and government bodies streamline applications, simplify reviews, and deliver better community outcomes, all in one adaptable, secure platform.

Trusted by public sector organizations worldwide to manage grants, permits, relief funds, and more. Submit.com is listed on the UK Government’s G-Cloud Marketplace, Cyber Essentials certified, and fully GDPR-compliant – a procurement-ready solution.

Why Government Teams Choose Submit.com

Reduce Manual Admin

Automate eligibility checks, routing, scoring, approvals, and communications so teams can focus on higher‑value work.

Centralize Data and Workflows

Bring forms, reviews, payments, and reporting into a single, secure system with full visibility across departments.

Compliance by Design

Role‑based permissions, audit trails, accessibility best practices, and exportable reports to support GDPR and internal audits.

Adapt to Any Program

Configure flexible, no‑code workflows that scale from small local grants to multi‑agency schemes without costly rebuilds.

Better Applicant and Reviewer Experience

Intuitive portals with autosave, progress tracking, and clear guidance make applying and evaluating simpler and more transparent.

What Public Bodies Manage on Submit.com Today

Government bodies, local authorities, and councils rely on Submit.com to power everything from citizen services to internal operations. Below is a representative snapshot of the breadth of processes managed on the platform – ready-to-use templates, or import your own workflows as‑is.

Grants, Funding & Community Development

  • Heritage and cultural funding (conservation, arts, festivals, community grants).
  • Sports and recreation programs (capital funding, participation supports).
  • Town and village renewal, urban regeneration, and façade improvement schemes.
  • Housing and property supports (refurbishment, defective block schemes, affordable housing).
  • Climate action and innovation funds.

Permits, Licences & Public Space Management

  • Event and public space licences (street performers, markets, outdoor seating).
  • Construction and roadworks permits (skips, scaffolding, hoarding, cranes, temporary road closures).
  • Parking and vehicle management (residents, commercial permits, parking appeals, vehicle hire).
  • Business and tourism supports (casual trading and hospitality permits).

Housing, Planning & Environment

  • Housing needs assessments, rent reviews, planning submissions.
  • Environmental reporting (derelict sites, water & drainage queries, certificates).
  • Allotment renewals and other community environmental services.

Community, Culture & Libraries

  • Arts programs, cultural events, and local festival coordination.
  • Venue submissions (e.g. Culture Nights), workshops, and instrument lessons.
  • Library initiatives including strategy feedback and age-friendly programs.

Procurement, Tenders & Consultations

  • Invitation and submission of tenders, with secure opening and evaluation.
  • Public consultations across diverse programs and initiatives.

Awards, Competitions & Events

  • Community awards, cultural competitions, and commemorations.
  • Festival and parade coordination.
  • Book of condolence and other civic engagement events.

Internal, HR & Corporate Services

  • Recruitment and staff applications.
  • Leave requests, parental/shorter year schemes, and onboarding forms.
  • Compliance and safety processes: incident reports, inspections, conflict of interest declarations.

IT & Access Management

  • Requests for devices, telecoms, internet, and remote access.
  • Management of third-party permissions and secure digital access.

Finance & Supplier Management

  • Supplier set-up and updates.
  • Centralised fee, fine, and permit payment systems with full audit trails

Key Capabilities for Public Sector Workflows

Intelligent, No‑code Forms

Build branded, accessible forms with conditional logic, file uploads of any type, and autosave to reduce drop‑off.

Streamlined Reviews and Decisions

Configure multi‑stage reviews, scoring rubrics, conflict‑of‑interest controls, and automated recommendations.

Departmental Access Controls

Ensure teams only see what’s relevant to their role or program, improving accountability and data protection.

Communications at Scale

Send personalized templates and status updates; capture all touchpoints on a single timeline.

Payments and Financial Oversight

Collect fees, manage disbursements, reconcile, and maintain a transparent audit trail for every transaction.

Reporting and Impact

Real‑time dashboards, exports, and custom reports provide a single source of truth for performance and compliance.

Designed for Every User

For Administrators and Program Managers:

  • Configure complex workflows without code, reduce administrative overhead, and track performance in real time.

For Reviewers and Committees:

  • Use secure, role‑based dashboards with side‑by‑side application views, scoring tools, and automated assignments.

For Applicants and Citizens:

  • Apply easily via a mobile‑friendly portal with autosave, progress tracking, and clear guidance at every step.

Procurement‑Ready Trust Markers

  • UK G‑Cloud Marketplace Supplier
  • Cyber Essentials Certified
  • Fully GDPR Compliant
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