Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Submittable

West End Health Foundation used Zengine by WizeHive to manage their grant application process. Before, they relied on paper and... email forms, which took a lot of time and effort. With Zengine, they saved countless hours for board reviewers and the program manager. The foundation made back their investment quickly. They now handle more grants and support more community programs.
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Zengine helped the Virginia Sheriffs' Institute fix a messy scholarship process. Before, most applications came in by mail, email, or... fax, making it hard to manage. The team spent days sorting and entering data. With Zengine, everything moved online. The process stayed the same but became faster and easier. The team now saves over two days of manual work each cycle. They can focus more on helping students and less on paperwork.
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Submittable helped the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center launch a $16 million grant program for underserved farmers. ARFBC used Submittable... to simplify applications, train reviewers, and support applicants new to federal grants. The platform enabled 179 applications in the first cycle and streamlined compliance with USDA rules. ARFBC became the third USDA Regional Food Business Center to launch both operations and funding. Submittable’s tools made the process accessible and efficient for rural food producers.
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The Merchants Fund used Zengine by WizeHive as their first grant management software. They needed better data and reporting to... support small businesses in Philadelphia. Zengine made it easier to track grants, analyze impact, and improve outreach. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TMF quickly changed their program and application process with help from WizeHive. TMF now supports 800 business owners and can give up to $10,000 per grant.
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Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation moved from paper to an online application process to improve grant management. They first used... WizeHive's Select platform, then upgraded to Zengine for better backend access and easier navigation. Zengine allowed multiple team members to review applications and simplified complex workflows. Staff found Zengine more intuitive and efficient for their needs. The upgrade helped streamline their grant review and application process.
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Submittable helped Starkville Area Arts Council save over 80 hours per year by streamlining submissions and integrating payment processing. The platform replaced... manual forms and postal submissions, making it easier to manage grants, scholarships, festivals, and exhibits. Staff found the system easy to use, which improved volunteer retention and reduced risk from lost payments. Integrated payments saved 8-10 hours each spring and improved fundraising. Submittable also enabled better collaboration and expanded SAAC’s reach to more artists.
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Submittable helped SPACE on Ryder Farm save over 3,000 hours per application season. The nonprofit used to manage residency applications... with manual tools, which became unmanageable as applications grew by 500%. Submittable streamlined the process, making it easier to build forms, assign reviewers, and communicate with applicants. The platform also improved inclusivity by supporting demographic tracking and blind reviews. Administrators now spend less time on paperwork and more on outreach and mission-focused work.
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Submittable helped the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund increase scholarship submissions by 55%. The platform made the application process simple... for non-traditional students, including single mothers and women with limited tech access. Administrators trained 250 reviewers efficiently and used a scoring rubric to ensure fairness. Submittable also enabled the fund to collect marketing materials from scholarship winners. The result was more completed applications and a more inclusive, accessible process.
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Submittable helped the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) move from VHS tapes and CDs to a cloud-based audition platform. PMEA now reviews... over 14,500 music submissions with 300+ reviewers, all working remotely. The software made it easy to coordinate volunteers, save time with reporting, and increase participation. PMEA saw more diverse submissions and reviewers, and the platform was vital during COVID-19. Submittable’s user-friendly tools and support enabled PMEA to streamline auditions and grow their program.
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North Star Fund used Submittable to move from spreadsheets to a single grant management platform. The foundation supports grassroots organizing... in New York, focusing on racial, gender, and economic justice. Submittable helped streamline the application process, saving time for both staff and applicants. The platform enabled participatory grantmaking, allowing community organizers to review and decide on grants. North Star Fund improved communication with applicants and reduced administrative burden using Submittable’s features.
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Submittable helped New Belgium Family Foundation cut submission review time by 50%. The foundation used to manage grants by email... and spreadsheets, which was slow and hard. With Submittable, board members can review, vote, and give feedback online before meetings. This saves at least five hours per board meeting. Grantees also find the application process easier and clearer. The foundation now spends more time on learning and impact, not paperwork.
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Submittable helped New Bedford Economic Development Council grow its grant programs by over 300%. The team replaced manual, paper-based processes... with Submittable’s grant management platform. This made it easier to apply, pay grantees, and report on results. The council received 171 entrepreneur grant applications in three months and 226 arts grant submissions, up from 60-70 in previous years. ACH payments and centralized reporting saved time for the small team, letting them focus on supporting business and arts growth in New Bedford.
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Submittable helped NCSEA launch awards 83% faster and cut review time by 50%. Before, NCSEA struggled with paper forms and... tracking entry fees. Submittable made it easy to collect entries, process payments, and manage reviews online. The platform now supports NCSEA’s grants, scholarships, and surveys. Members and judges find the system simple and efficient. NCSEA uses Submittable for almost all their programs now.
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Zengine's grant management software helped Nashville Predators Foundation move from manual processes to an online system. The foundation managed over... 300 grant applications each year. Staff saved time and stayed organized, allowing more direct interaction with grant recipients. Reviewers found the new portal easier to use and could track applications better. The foundation now supports local charities and youth programs more efficiently.
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Goodwill Industries International used WizeHive to manage their grant process. The old system was slow and hard for applicants and... reviewers. With WizeHive, reviewers spent 25% less time and administrators spent 50% less time on grant tasks. Reviewers could score 43 applications in one afternoon. The platform made it easy to review, score, and manage grants. Goodwill found the system affordable and easy to use.
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Submittable helped Lever for Change distribute $2. 6 billion through 16 open call challenges. Lever for Change needed a flexible...grant management platform to support innovative, participatory review processes. Submittable enabled peer review, automated workflows, and real-time problem solving. The partnership improved transparency, efficiency, and access for nonprofits. Lever for Change now aims to reach $10 billion in distributed funds by 2030.
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Lever for Change used Submittable to distribute over $2. 6 billion through 16 open call challenges. They needed a new...grant management process to reach nonprofits often left out of traditional philanthropy. Submittable enabled a participatory review system, letting applicants review each other and receive valuable feedback. The platform helped solve complex problems and kept the process transparent and on schedule. Lever for Change completed 93,000 reviews and aims to distribute $10 billion by 2030.
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Submittable helped the Lindsey Vonn Foundation reach a more diverse group of girls and measure their impact. The foundation used... Submittable to manage scholarships and educational camps, providing over 400 scholarships and investing $1 million. The software made applications easy and gave real-time reporting on applicants. Submittable's support team offered expert guidance, exceeding expectations during implementation. The foundation is now set up to scale its programs and partnerships.
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The North Carolina Bar Foundation used Zengine by WizeHive to fix data management issues in their grant awards process. Before, they relied... on paper, spreadsheets, and emails, making it hard to track grants and report impact. With Zengine, they streamlined grant applications and reviews. Staff and reviewers found the new system easy to use. Now, the Foundation can better track where funds go and show donors their impact.
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WizeHive helped USTA Florida Foundation make their grant programs easier to use. The foundation needed a simple, affordable system for... managing grants. Their old software was too hard for applicants and reviewers. WizeHive built a solution that matched their needs and budget. Training reviewers took just 45 minutes. Applicants found the new system much easier to use. The foundation now recommends WizeHive to others.
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Zengine by WizeHive helped the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation manage 200,000 scholarship applications each year. Their old system could not handle... the volume or complexity. Zengine enabled CCSF to automate scoring, reviewer assignments, and integrate with their financial CRM. Reviewing a scholar's renewal now takes 30 seconds instead of five minutes. CCSF expanded to four portals, improving efficiency and applicant experience.
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Submittable helped the New Bedford Economic Development Council grow their grant programs by over 300%. The team replaced manual processes... with Submittable’s grant management and ACH payment features. They processed 171 entrepreneur grant applications in three months and increased arts grant submissions from 60-70 to 226. The platform made applications easier, payments faster, and reporting simpler. This let the small team focus on supporting business and arts growth in New Bedford.
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Submittable helped the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund boost scholarship submissions by 55%. The platform made the application process simple... for non-traditional students, including single mothers and women with limited resources. Administrators trained 250 reviewers efficiently and used a scoring rubric to ensure fairness. Submittable also enabled the fund to collect stories and testimonials for marketing. The result was more completed applications and a more inclusive review process.
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Capital Impact Partners used Submittable to manage grant and program applications. They replaced manual processes with a uniform, online system.... This saved 30 minutes per application and 500 hours since 2017. The platform helped them make fairer, more accessible decisions. Submittable also enabled remote work and quick response to COVID-19. The team now uses real-time data to improve programs and track impact.
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Submittable helped Alberta Emerald Foundation end software crashes and reduce admin work for its two-person team. The foundation now manages... hundreds of award and grant applications smoothly, even during deadline surges. Judges and applicants benefit from a stable, user-friendly platform that accepts multiple content types, including video. Submittable’s customer support relieved staff from handling technical issues. Volunteers and judges now have a seamless experience, and the foundation saves significant time.
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Submittable helped North Star Fund move from spreadsheets to a single grant management platform. The foundation supports grassroots organizing in... New York, focusing on racial, gender, and economic justice. Submittable streamlined the application process, saving time for both staff and applicants. The platform enabled participatory grantmaking, allowing community organizers to review and decide on grants. Reviewers found the system intuitive and helpful for collaboration. North Star Fund used Submittable to improve communication, reduce applicant burden, and support capacity-building programs.
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Submittable helped Starkville Area Arts Council save over 80 hours per year by streamlining program management and integrating payment processing. Before Submittable, SAAC... struggled with manual forms and paperwork for grants, scholarships, and festivals. The platform made it easy to collect submissions, manage payments, and organize files. Volunteers and board members found the system simple and efficient. SAAC now spends less time on admin tasks and more on fundraising and community outreach.
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Submittable helped The Scientista Foundation manage the Born Seekers Fellowship for women in STEM. The platform made it easy to... collect and review 361 video applications. Reviewers used custom forms and bulk email features to save time. Submittable saved the team over 90 hours in the first round. Four winners received $20,000 awards at the Scientista Symposium. The process was simple for both applicants and reviewers.
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Submittable helped HMSDC save over two weeks of staff and reviewer time per award cycle. The nonprofit used Submittable to... manage award nominations, automate replies, and streamline data collection. HMSDC reduced manual work, cut costs, and improved the experience for both staff and applicants. The platform enabled remote judging and year-round nominations. HMSDC now focuses more on its mission and key events, like its annual trade fair.
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Zengine helped the Virginia Sheriffs' Institute fix their scholarship process. Before, they managed applications with paper, email, and faxes. This... caused confusion and wasted time. With Zengine, they moved everything online. The team saved over two days of manual work each cycle. Now, they focus more on students and their mission, not paperwork.
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Submittable helped the Honnold Foundation manage a surge of over 700 grant applications in just one week. The platform replaced... a manual, email-based process, saving the team 80+ hours per application season. Submittable made it easy to collect, review, and organize applications from 90 countries. The tool improved accessibility for non-native English speakers and streamlined grant reporting. The foundation now uses data from Submittable to adapt its programs and support global solar energy projects.
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Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation moved from paper to an online application process to improve grant management. They first used... WizeHive Select, then upgraded to Zengine for better reporting, review, and backend access. Zengine allowed multiple team members to log in, simplified navigation, and made the review process easier. Staff found Zengine more intuitive and efficient for managing complex, multi-step applications. The upgrade helped streamline their grant program operations.
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Submittable helped Brooklyn Arts Council manage three grant programs with less paperwork. Before, the team tracked applications with email, spreadsheets,... and printouts. Submittable made it easy to organize, review, and archive applications online. The council created over 120 unique forms for grants, hiring, and surveys. Now, staff spend less time on paperwork and more time serving the Brooklyn community.
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Washington University in St. Louis used WizeHive's Zengine platform to launch a COVID-19 emergency relief fund. The university needed to... quickly support students facing financial hardship due to campus shutdowns. With Zengine, they set up an application and review process in days, funding over 700 individuals with more than $500,000 in grants. The process was so efficient, they ran a second round for staff. The platform helped manage data from multiple sources and streamline reviews.
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Villanova University ICE Institute uses Zengine to manage student entrepreneurship programs. The institute runs a multi-stage pitch competition and an... innovation fund for students, faculty, and alumni. Zengine helps track applications, collect data, and engage alumni as reviewers. The platform's API enables data dashboards and program insights. Students benefit from real-time feedback and funding opportunities.
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Submittable helped University of Michigan Library save over $6,000 per year by streamlining its research fellowship application process. Before Submittable, staff... managed applications by email, which was time-consuming and led to spam. With Submittable, applications became standardized and easier to review. The platform allowed staff to filter, organize, and communicate with applicants more efficiently. This freed up time for curators to focus on supporting research and managing collections.
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Submittable helped the University of California Humanities Research Institute upgrade its outdated grant management process. The institute replaced a clunky... in-house system with Submittable’s easy-to-use platform. Reviewers now save up to 30 hours per week, and administrators save up to two hours weekly. The centralized system improved application management and reduced last-minute applicant issues. Submittable’s responsive support and flexible features made the transition smooth for all users.
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Submittable helped the Tennessee Board of Regents cut program launch time from one week to just one hour. The team used... Submittable to centralize and streamline their grant application process across nearly 40 colleges. This eliminated manual email and PDF management, saving hundreds of hours and removing barriers for applicants. The new system allowed more innovative projects to receive funding and improved communication and oversight. Now, TBR can quickly support programs that help underrepresented students in higher education.
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PDK International used WizeHive to fix their slow, manual application review process. Before, students sent applications by email and staff... had to collect files from many places. WizeHive gave them online portals for students and reviewers. Now, scoring competitions is faster and reports are easy to make. The team saves time and can quickly see top results for events. Staff and reviewers both like the new system.
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National Geographic used Submittable to manage its Educator Certification Program. Before, staff spent hours juggling Google Forms and spreadsheets. Submittable... brought all tasks into one platform. The team now saves over 40 hours each month. No more lost applications. Staff can focus on growing the program for teachers and students.
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WizeHive helped Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation automate its scholarship program. The foundation increased applications by 25% and doubled its scholarship... funding. The new system let students reuse information for multiple applications. Staff could track data and generate reports quickly. The platform supported growth to 2,600 applications and more donors. The foundation managed the scholarship process online, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Texas Tech University used Zengine to manage awards and grants. The team needed a system after losing their in-house programmer.... Zengine made it easy for admins, reviewers, and applicants to use one platform. The dashboard helped everyone see all tasks in one place. Staff saved time and no longer needed technical skills to maintain the system. The university moved all programs to Zengine and saw big improvements in process and experience.
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WizeHive helped Edcamp Foundation manage their growing grant program. Edcamp moved from Google Forms to the Zengine grants management system.... The new platform made it easier to handle applications and keep data organized. Integration with Salesforce improved reporting and saved time for staff. Reviewers and administrators found the new system much easier to use. Edcamp now runs a more efficient grant process for educators.
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Texas Tech University needed a better way to manage awards and grants. Their old system broke down after their programmer... left. Submittable's Zengine platform replaced manual processes and homegrown tools. The team saved time and no longer needed technical staff to maintain the system. Staff found the dashboard easy to use and could manage all programs in one place. The university improved efficiency and user experience for admins and applicants.
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Edcamp Foundation used WizeHive to manage its growing grant program. The old process with Google Forms and spreadsheets was hard... to track and caused staff headaches. WizeHive helped Edcamp move to a single platform, making grant applications easier to manage and review. Integration with Salesforce improved reporting and saved time for administrators. Staff and reviewers found the new system much easier to use.
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Submittable helped the Tennessee Board of Regents cut program launch time from one week to one hour. The board oversees... nearly 40 colleges and faced a surge in grant applications, almost doubling intake. Manual processes with emails and PDFs caused delays and limited innovation. With Submittable, TBR streamlined grant management, reduced administrative burden, and improved funding distribution for underrepresented student programs.
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Submittable helped the University of California Humanities Research Institute upgrade its outdated grants process. The institute replaced a clunky in-house... system with Submittable’s simple interface. This made it easier for applicants and reviewers to manage applications. Staff saved time and received fewer last-minute support emails. Submittable’s platform improved efficiency and centralized grant management for UCHRI.
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Submittable helped University of Michigan Library save $6,000 to $10,000 per year by streamlining their research fellowship application process. The library moved... from email-based applications to Submittable's fellowship management software. This change reduced spam, standardized submissions, and made it easier to organize and review applications. Staff spent less time on communication and coordination. The result was faster funding of research projects and improved efficiency.
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Submittable helped the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) move from VHS tapes and CDs to a cloud-based audition management system. PMEA now handles... thousands of music auditions online, making the process easier for hundreds of volunteer reviewers. Reviewers can listen and comment from anywhere, at their own pace, which increases fairness and reduces burnout. Submittable's reporting and automation features save administrators days of work, cutting tasks down to hours. The platform also supports many file types and makes participation easier for everyone involved.
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Submittable helped the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cal Poly manage seven different innovation programs. The team used Submittable... to handle nearly 700 entries and coordinate 66 reviewers. The platform made the submission process faster and more organized. Features like anonymous review promoted fairness and reduced bias. Submittable enabled the CIE to connect funds to student and faculty projects efficiently.
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Submittable helped Ball State University's Sponsored Projects Administration cut grant review time by 10%. The team moved from email-based processes... to a cloud-based system. Reviewers now enjoy a streamlined workflow and fewer errors. Submittable supports over 50 file types and standardizes budget submissions. The university saves 10 hours of labor each week. The grants process is now faster and more efficient for students and faculty.
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Submittable helped the State of Montana launch 18 emergency COVID-19 grant programs in weeks. The platform enabled fast onboarding and... easy form building for 300 reviewers. Montana processed 5,000 applications in one day and over 18,000 total. Over $1 billion in relief funds were committed, supporting nearly 12,000 businesses and organizations. Submittable’s reporting and fund tracking features made grant management simple and effective.
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Submittable helped the Montana Department of Commerce's ICED program save $4,300 per grant cycle and gain three weeks of staff time. The team automated... their grant application process, reducing manual work and paperwork. ICED saw a 20% increase in applications after switching to Submittable. The software made the process more accessible and equitable for all users. Staff could focus more on their mission and less on spreadsheets.
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Zengine helped the City of La Quinta manage $1. 8 million in Covid relief grants. The city used the platform...to process over 3,000 applications and award more than 260 grants. Zengine's privacy and security features allowed safe document sharing and data redaction. Real-time reporting and heat maps showed fair distribution of funds. No local businesses closed due to the pandemic, thanks to these relief programs.
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Submittable helped the City of Boston move over 35 grant programs into one online system. This made it easier for... applicants and reviewers to use the same portal. The city reached more community groups and saved time for everyone. Review teams of 20+ people now work faster and more easily. The city can focus more on helping grant recipients and less on paperwork. Compliance is balanced with a better user experience.
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Submittable helped a state education department automate manual grant processes. The team eliminated human error and saved thousands of hours... by automating data extraction from tax documents. The new software improved the applicant experience and centralized communication. Applications increased by 66%, with 2,275 low-income students receiving scholarships. The department now spends more time supporting families and students.
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Submittable helped the City of Inglewood launch a property tax relief program in under a month. The city distributed $2.3... million to 4,730 residents, achieving a 46% participation rate and 97% approval. Submittable's secure online portal made the process easy for elderly residents and protected sensitive data. Automated address verification and clear communication reduced manual work for the small finance team. Strategic partnerships and user-friendly technology ensured no resident was left behind.
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Submittable helped a state education department save thousands of hours by automating manual grant management tasks. The department managed a... scholarship program for low-income students and faced challenges with human error and slow processes. Submittable automated data extraction from tax documents, reducing mistakes and speeding up application reviews. The new software improved the applicant experience with in-app messaging and made data aggregation easier for reporting. The team now delivers funds faster and with fewer errors.
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Submittable helped the City of Inglewood launch a property tax relief program in under a month. The city needed to... distribute $2.3 million to 4,730 homeowners quickly and securely. A small three-person finance team partnered with Submittable and U.S. Bank to build an easy, secure application process. The program reached many elderly residents, most of whom applied without help. The city met its goal to deliver $500 payments before the holidays.
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Submittable helped the State of Montana launch a COVID-19 emergency grant program in weeks. The state needed a fast, secure... grant management solution for distributing $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds. Submittable's easy onboarding and drag-and-drop form builder let hundreds of staff quickly review and track over 18,000 applications. The platform supported mobile-friendly forms and flexible document uploads, making access easier for applicants. Montana's team praised Submittable for its quick setup and user-friendly tools.
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Submittable helped the Montana Department of Commerce's ICED program save $4,300 per grant cycle and gain three weeks of staff time. The team automated... and streamlined their grant application process, reducing manual work and paperwork. ICED saw a 20% increase in applications after switching to Submittable. The software made the process more equitable and accessible for all users. Staff could focus more on their mission and less on spreadsheets.
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Submittable helped University Press of Colorado manage book proposals and manuscripts across six academic disciplines. Before Submittable, submissions arrived in... many formats and often went to the wrong people. The platform let the team use tailored forms and guidelines, improving submission quality and routing. Editors saved time with auto-response templates and custom review tools. In 2017, the press published 55 new titles, nine of which won awards. Submittable made it easier for a small team to track projects and communicate.
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Tin House switched from paper applications to Submittable's submission management software. The platform helped them manage book manuscripts, online submissions,... and workshop scholarship applications. After adopting Submittable in 2013, Tin House saved about 10 hours of administrative work each week. The software allowed their team to handle 1,100 submissions in 2017 and share information easily across departments. Submittable's archive and category features supported their growing workshops and changing editorial staff.
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Submittable helped Poetry Magazine manage over 190,000 submissions since 2011. The platform replaced manual tracking and hard copy mailings, saving... time for a small staff of six. Poetry Magazine now reviews nearly 10,000 submissions a year with ease. Submittable's centralized system enables the team to discover more diverse voices. Staff praise the responsive customer support and streamlined workflow.
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Owl Canyon Press used Submittable to run their short story hackathon contest. Submittable helped them manage submissions, judging, and bulk... emailing. The platform made it easy to promote the contest and reach more writers. Owl Canyon received close to 1,000 story submissions from 33 countries. The process saved time and let reviewers focus on reading, not sorting files. Winners and finalists were published in an anthology.
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Tin House switched from paper applications to Submittable's submission management software. The platform is used for managing book manuscripts, online... submissions, and workshop scholarship applications. After adopting Submittable in 2013, Tin House saved about 10 hours of administrative work each week. The software supports multiple departments and helps archive past scholarship recipients for new staff. In 2017, Tin House received 1,100 submissions and accepted 21%.
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Poetry Magazine uses Submittable to manage nearly 10,000 literary submissions each year. The platform replaced manual tracking and hard copy... notifications, saving the six-person staff significant time. Since 2011, Poetry has received over 190,000 submissions through Submittable. The software helps the team discover new and diverse voices. Staff praise Submittable’s customer service and streamlined workflow.
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University Press of Colorado uses Submittable to manage book proposals and manuscripts across six academic disciplines. Before Submittable, submissions arrived... in many formats and often went to the wrong people. Now, tailored forms and automatic routing save time and improve submission quality. The press publishes about 50 books each year and released 55 titles in 2017, with nine winning awards. Submittable helps the small team stay organized and focus on publishing high-quality scholarly works.
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VR Days Europe used Submittable to manage speaker proposals, content showcases, startup competitions, and volunteer applications for its annual conference. The team replaced... spreadsheets and manual processes with a single review portal, making collaboration easier for 8–12 remote staff. Setting up six forms took just 20 minutes. Submittable enabled external reviewers, including venture capitalists, to participate in the selection process. The software improved organization, fairness, and reviewer experience for over 27 festival events.
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Submittable helped Porter Flea, a Nashville-based handmade goods market, streamline its vendor application and jury process. Before using Submittable, managing... applications with spreadsheets was chaotic and limited growth. With Submittable, Porter Flea now reviews over 300 applications per event, saving at least eight hours per reviewer. The platform's drag-and-drop form builder and easy exporting features made the process user-friendly. Porter Flea saw a 470% growth in vendor participation since 2011 and improved the experience for both jurors and applicants.
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VR Days Europe used Submittable to manage speaker proposals, content showcases, startup competitions, and volunteer applications for its annual conference. The team replaced... spreadsheets and emails with a single review portal, making collaboration easier for 8–12 remote reviewers. Setting up six forms took just 20 minutes. Submittable let reviewers view large video files and application materials side-by-side. The process became more inclusive, allowing external venture capitalists to help select top startups. The team praised Submittable’s technical support and responsiveness.
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Porter Flea used Submittable to manage vendor applications for its handmade goods market. Before Submittable, the team struggled with spreadsheets... and manual jurying. After switching, they saved at least eight hours per reviewer for each event. The platform made it easy to create forms, export data, and duplicate applications. Porter Flea saw a 470% growth in vendor participation since 2011. Submittable helped them deliver a smooth, professional experience for applicants and jurors.
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London Photo Festival used Submittable to manage photo contest submissions. Before Submittable, setting up new contests took days and caused... technical issues. With Submittable, setup time dropped to just one hour and the process became 75% faster. The platform made it easy for judges to review and vote on entries. This helped the festival support more emerging photographers and run more events each year.
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StoneX used Bright Funds by Submittable to boost employee engagement in their global giving program. The HR team struggled with... low participation and heavy manual work using their previous platform. Bright Funds made it easy for employees at 60 offices to join and run local campaigns. The switch cut administrative work and automated donation matching and currency conversion. Over 300 employees joined the match program, and 2,942 volunteer hours were logged in four weeks.
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NorthRock Partners used Bright Funds to boost employee giving and volunteering. They launched with gamified giving credits, including a $1,000... prize, to drive engagement. The firm matched employee donations up to $500 and rewarded board service with grants. Within three months, 56% of employees participated, and 98% attended related events. In 2022, NorthRock donated $15,000 in matching funds. The Bright Funds platform made it easy for employees to support causes and for administrators to track impact.
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Submittable helped the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) modernize its grantmaking for child care providers. LIIF replaced paper applications with... an accessible online process, reaching over 12,000 applicants since 2020. Program managers now save 4-5 hours per week. Submittable enabled LIIF to quickly distribute $2.7 million in relief grants to 68 awardees. The new system improved applicant experience, built trust, and increased repeat applications.
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SANDOW uses Submittable to manage submissions for its magazines and brands. The company replaced slow, manual processes with a secure,... HIPAA-compliant platform. Submittable helps SANDOW collect, organize, and review editorial content, polls, and awards entries. Teams save 4-8 hours each week and use reporting features to plan future strategies. Submittable supports seven SANDOW brands and provides responsive customer service.
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National Geographic used Submittable to manage their Educator Certification Program. Before, staff spent hours juggling Google Forms and spreadsheets. Submittable... brought all tasks into one platform. Teachers can now edit and submit reports easily. The team saves over 40 hours each month. No more lost applications. Staff now focus on growing the program for teachers and students.
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SANDOW used Submittable to manage submissions for its magazines and brands. The team replaced slow, manual processes with a secure,... HIPAA-compliant platform. Submittable helped them collect, organize, and analyze data for editorial content, awards, and polls. SANDOW saved 4-8 hours each week and improved reporting across seven brands. The platform's support team provided fast, helpful answers to every question.
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Bright Funds by Submittable helped Optimizely manage CSR programs for 1,600 employees in 18 offices. Before, Optimizely struggled to track... global engagement and measure ROI. The platform enabled them to organize 30+ events, engage 738 volunteers, and log 2,600+ volunteer hours. Optimizely raised over $11,000 in donations and improved global visibility and compliance. The solution empowered local leaders and proved the value of their CSR initiatives.
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Dell Technologies used Submittable to manage its Proven Professional Knowledge Sharing program. Before Submittable, the team used three separate tools... and spreadsheets, making the process slow and complex. Submittable centralized submissions, judging, and feedback, saving administrators 280 hours per competition cycle and reviewers 175 hours each year. The platform enabled anonymous review, improved compliance, and made it easier for judges and authors to participate. Dell Technologies found Submittable reliable, efficient, and easy to use for large-scale certification programs.
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Optimizely used Bright Funds by Submittable to manage CSR programs for 1,600 employees in 18 offices. Before, they struggled to... track global engagement and prove ROI. The platform gave them global visibility, enabled local leaders, and ensured compliance. They organized 30+ events, engaged 738 volunteers, and tracked 2,600+ volunteer hours. Now, Optimizely can report on CSR impact, support investor relations, and drive employee participation worldwide.
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Submittable helped Meta manage over 12,960 applications for its Black and Latinx creator programs. Meta needed a secure, easy-to-use platform... to handle sensitive data and streamline application reviews. Submittable enabled batching by specialty, real-time reporting, and safe data collection. The platform supported contract management and helped select 140 creators from 8,000 applicants. Meta valued Submittable's proactive support and adaptability as their programs grew.
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Meta used Submittable to manage its Black and Latinx creator programs. The team needed a secure, easy-to-use platform to handle... thousands of applications and reviews. Submittable let them batch applications, issue questionnaires, and ensure privacy for sensitive data. Real-time reporting helped Meta track diversity and adjust strategies. The platform supported the selection of about 140 creators from 8,000 applicants, streamlining contracts and communication.
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Meta used Submittable to manage its Black and Latinx creator programs. The platform helped process 12,960 applications in just 30... days. Submittable enabled secure data collection and easy application review. Real-time reporting helped Meta track diversity and adjust strategies. The software supported contract management and kept all teams aligned. Submittable’s team provided ongoing support as Meta’s needs evolved.
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