Web Development And Data Automation - Northwest Artic Borough Alaska

The Northwest Arctic Borough in Alaska faced a pressing challenge in distributing COVID-19 federal relief funds to its citizens and small businesses, particularly due to the remote nature of its communities. The essential requirement was a secure online application system that was user-friendly and capable of handling comprehensive documentation and verification processes. The system needed to accommodate a variety of application scenarios and user types, ensuring accurate data validation. Additionally, it was crucial for this platform to not only automate data processing and collect analytics but also significantly minimize manual data handling to enhance efficiency for administrators. This was imperative to meet the tight deadlines for processing applications and ensuring timely aid distribution.
For this project, WordPress was selected for its robust functionality and scalability, enabling the development of a customized, secure portal for various application types. The portal was designed to handle comprehensive applications, ensuring data validation and document verification to cater to diverse applicant needs. This system significantly streamlined the administrators' review process, virtually eliminating the need for manual data handling and reducing errors.

Data automation played a key role in enhancing efficiency, allowing for the seamless processing of nearly 10,000 applications. This efficient system enabled the disbursement of over a million dollars to communities and businesses, saving hundreds of administrative hours in manual data entry and follow-ups. The project's success was marked by its ability to meet a tight deadline, ensuring timely aid distribution to those in need.