Set Program Goals and Track Milestones

Walk through setting program goals, collecting milestones, and keeping everyone aligned on results.

This tour shows how program admins use goals and milestones in Submittable: setting them in the application form, adding them to the award agreement, and tracking awardee progress after the award.

What you’ll see

  • Add a Goals & Milestones field to an intake form and choose goal types
  • Set a minimum and maximum number of goals, and let applicants propose their own
  • Define a goal with a prompt, goal type, target and deliverable date
  • Add goals and milestones to award agreements
  • Check awardee progress at a glance or milestone by milestone

Who it’s for

Program administrators and grant managers.

Frequently asked questions

Can applicants propose their own goals?

Yes, if you turn it on. You can also set a minimum and maximum number of goals.

Do goals carry into the award agreement?

Yes. Choose to add goals and milestones to awardees' agreements, then track progress post award.