Two Billion Trees Digital Application Platform for a Federal Agency
Project Overview
Client: Federal Agency – Environment & Climate Programs
Industry: Public Sector
A Federal Agency launched the Two Billion Trees initiative as part of a nationwide effort to enhance climate resilience and expand forest cover across the country. To support this long-term environmental commitment, the agency required a modern digital platform capable of receiving, processing, and tracking large volumes of funding applications. The system needed to streamline intake, automate approvals, and integrate securely with federal platforms to ensure program transparency and operational efficiency.
Goals
Enable Online Application Intake
Provide applicants, proponents, and external evaluators with a secure, user-friendly portal to submit program applications.
Support End-to-End Program Tracking
Ensure complete visibility into application status, from initial submission through evaluation and approval.
Automate Approval Processes
Reduce manual workload by enabling structured workflows, automated decision points, and digital document generation.
Integrate with Federal Systems
Connect seamlessly with GCKey, MS Azure, and DocuSign to support authentication, secure data exchange, and digital signatures.
Approach
Portal Development
Developed online portals for applicants, proponents, and reviewers using Salesforce Experience Cloud.
Workflow & Application Design
Designed comprehensive intake and assessment workflows to manage program participation at national scale.
Solution Implementation
Implemented Salesforce Platform Cloud, Experience Cloud, OmniStudio, Salesforce Shield, and Dataloader to ensure high performance, scalability, and security.
Integration Enablement
Enabled integration with GCKey, MS Azure, and DocuSign for secure authentication, identity validation, and document execution.
Testing & Deployment
Executed thorough functional, performance, and security testing to ensure the platform met federal standards and was ready for nationwide adoption.
Results
Faster Applicant Onboarding
Provided quick, intuitive access for organizations participating in the Two Billion Trees initiative.
Streamlined Application Management
Enabled seamless intake, evaluation, status tracking, and communication throughout the program.
Improved Program Transparency
Delivered accurate, real-time reporting on application volumes, approval progress, and overall program activity.
Secure & Scalable Architecture
Supported a high-volume national environmental program with a compliant, reliable digital platform.
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