DIGITIZING THE PUBLIC WELFARE DIVISION'S GRANT APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION PROCESS: IMPROVEMENTS FOR EFFICIENCY

Abstract

This article discusses the role of the Public Welfare Division in the application and verification process of grant funds, which is a form of financial assistance from the government to community organizations, educational institutions, and other parties. The Welfare Division has a strategic role in ensuring that the distribution of grant funds is carried out in a transparent, accountable, and targeted manner. The grant application process involves verification of document completeness, validation of proposals, and analysis of recipient needs. The Public Welfare Division is responsible for assessing the suitability of proposals with local government priorities, evaluating the eligibility of recipients, and complying with applicable regulations and policies. This article also outlines the challenges faced by the Public Welfare Division, including the lack of clear and accessible information regarding the requirements, application flow, and the grant disbursement process. The lack of socialization results in many communities, institutions, or organizations having difficulty meeting administrative requirements or failing to understand the grant application mechanism properly. This research concludes with a recommendation to overcome this obstacle, the Public Welfare Section has an important role in ensuring that the grant process can run transparently, easily accessible, and right on target by utilizing information technology for digital socialization, improving consultation services, monitoring and evaluating socialization. This article is expected to be a guide for local governments in managing grant funds better.