Technical SpecificationsJ S2020-06-02T14:47:20-06:00

Technical System Requirements

ZoomGrants™ works on any browser on any operating system at any time.
The only thing required for using ZoomGrants™ is a browser with an Internet connection. This means you and your users will have 24x7x365 access to your grant programs from any web-enabled location in the world.

Installing ZoomGrants™ requires only one line of HTML to either embed on your website inside an iframe, or simply link to your application. No software will be installed on your servers.

Security/Availability
There are several security measures in place that ensure the protection and availability of your data, ranging from the user level to the server level, and even the physical location of the servers.

First, all users are required to login with their own userid and password, giving them access only to the information that they are authorized to access. Once logged in, they are automatically logged out after a period of inactivity.

Next, all pages and data transfers are encrypted using our Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. While this will encrypt data transfers for you and your users, it would require that the pages on your website also be encrypted if you choose to embed your application on your site.

Finally, the datacenter where everything is housed has significant security and redundancy features in place, including:

Multiple SAS 70 Type II Certified data centers
Parallel, redundant, multi-tiered network architecture
Multiple Tier 1 telecom providers and direct Internet connections
Complete redundancy in supplying data center power to servers and HVAC
24x7x365 redundant monitoring from multiple locations
State-of-the-art network monitoring software
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack response
Secured physical entrances/exits
Nightly security updates
Incremental hourly and daily server backups.
Nightly complete database backups.

“ZoomGrants is the only service I’ve found that is built for the public sector by people who have worked in the public sector. The setup and application processes are very intuitive, and even my nonprofits who aren’t tech-savvy liked it so much that they are now asking to use it for invoicing and reporting.”

Sarah B., Housing Program Manager, City of Elk Grove, California

“ZoomGrants is an excellent program. Most times when a new program is introduced, and mandated, the process is stressful and painful. ZoomGrants actually made the grant writing and submission easier than past years. I had two questions for technical support and I was amazed to receive a reply within a half hour. Great program supported by a great team of people. Thank you Zoomgrants.”

Guy D., Business Manager, New Jersey

“Talk about customer service! I wish more people were such a professional pleasure to work with…I will rest easy now and hope to hear some good news soon!”

Jennifer S., Donations Coordinator, Arizona

“Your product is very impressive and well executed.”

Angela J., Treasurer, Chief of Staff, New Jersey

“This system was easy to use. I liked that it told me how many characters I had left. I liked that it printed out the full screen.”

Diane S., Division Director Colorado

“Auto save! Easy to use and navigate. I’ve used many grant app programs and this by far is the best!”

Shelley D., Manager, California

“Painless & seamless process! I was impressed with the overall ease of the application process and how it automatically saved which allowed me to focus on the content and not the computer part of the application.”

Jennifer M., Operating Systems Officer, Ohio

“I found the system very easy to use and a big improvement over running down to Kinko’s to make copies, etc. Hopefully your system will catch on with other funders as well.”

Gary T., Executive Director, Colorado

“This made the grant writing process very easy. The form was clear and easy to fill out. The process for downloading documents worked well. The print function allowed me to save a hard copy for my records. I would recommend this to any grantmaker.”

Susan A., Executive Director, Washington

“Thanks so much. This is certainly a level of customer service to which I am unaccustomed!”

Mary C., Manager of Programs and Grants, New Jersey

“This is the second time I’ve used ZoomGrants. Online grants are definitely a way of the future, and I think grant writers would appreciate it if more grantmakers would make use of this process.”

Gayle T., Grants Chairman, Arizona

“ZoomGrants is by far the easiest grant submission system that I have seen. Even someone with no experience in grant submissions can do this.”

AnnaMarie J., Grants Chairman, ArizonaExecutive Director, Nevada

“ZoomGrants was particularly easy to use. The directions were clear, the site was easy to navigate and uploading documents was simple.”

Susan D., Grants Manager, Arizona

“ZoomGrants is an applicant’s dream come true! Easy to navigate. Easy to update. Easy to upload. Now if it could just guarantee that my application would be approved and funded…!”

Shelley D., Manager, California

	Create your Administrator account.

	Create and customize your new program.

	Install ZoomGrants™ on your website (one line of HTML).

	View applications as they are submitted.

	Add Funding Committee Members.