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Last updated on 15 Apr, 2026
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GO Smart Applicant Portal and Application Set-Up Checklist
Ensure your portal and application are ready to launch by initializing your cycle, designing user-friendly pages, and including NEA Templates if you need federal reporting data.
Typical Grant Workflow
A Program Cycle serves as the container for your grant forms. Most granting activities occur within a cycle, while review and reporting functions are handled in other specialized areas of the system. Some activities, such as contract creation and payment tasks, take place outside of the system.
GO Smart 10-Minute Demo
This short demo will give you a peek into the functions and features of your GO Smart site's three portals. View the portals as your applicants and panelists would, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the admin portal to get a feel for how you create, edit, and manage your content.
Manage Optional Site Modules
Work with the GO Smart team to configure administrative settings and specialized modules to customize grant cycles, manage applicant registration, and streamline NEA reporting processes in the system.

