GEM Software Development, Inc.

FEDERAL FUND APPLICATION INTEGRATION AND
For states who struggle with coordinating federal funding applications for Titles IA, IC, IIA, IID, III, IVA, V and VI, IDEA Part B, IDEA Part B619, IDEA Part C and Carl Perkins funds, GEM Software Development has developed a web-based Federal Fund Application Integration and Management System that allows you to coordinate and administer these programs in a much more efficient and hassle free way. Features include:

FOR THE FEDERAL FUND ADMINISTRATOR

• Data Entry Screens Specific to Each Title Since each federal program requires different information, data input screens are designed to capture those differences.
• Inter/Intra-Title-Logic assures that districts cannot overspend their allotments, that Title IA funds get distributed equitably among schools, that transfers between titles remain within required limits, and that non-public school allocations are properly handled.
• Electronic Signatures eliminate the need for shuffling pieces of paper back and forth.
• Custom Reports tailored to the requirements of the state and available at the click of the mouse.
• Status Screens let reviewers know the status of each applicant’s progress.
• Date Stamps provide a permanent record of both the application and the approval processes.
• Electronic Record of Approval Process Reviewers receive a unique login and password so that an electronic record of the approval process and their role in it can be logged.
• "Sticky Notes" allow reviewers to communicate among themselves regarding matters internal to the review process.
• Domain Acquisition and Secure Certificate GEM acquires a domain name suitable to your state along with a secure certificate to assure privacy.
• Hosting GEM provides the servers you need to host the application and houses them in one of its server farms.
• Web Accessibility Standards assure access to everyone using the product
• Training GEM provides as much training as necessary to assure state and district employee competence in using the system.
• Technical Assistance is provided Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm EST for the duration of the contract.
• Auto Generated Emails get sent to the right people when the application is submitted, reopened or approved.

FOR THE APPLICANT

• Unique District Logins and Passwords assure security and provide need-to-know access
• Application Home Page provides a single point of entry for all applications, regardless of which federal funds are being sought.
• Navigation links allow the user return to the main menu, go to the next schedule, access a Help menu or guidance information, or log out.
• Text boxes permit narrative information where required.
• Post Update Button on every screen assures information is saved.
• Budget Entry-Allocation Matching makes sure budget expenditures equal allocations.
• Error Checking Logic makes for error free accounting
• Dropdown lists limit choices and allow tailored reports.
• Context Sensitive Instructions are housed at strategic locations within the application
• User's Guide guides applicants and reviewers through the application and review process.