The BMR review is OJP's initial gate in the multi-stage peer review process, ensuring applications meet eligibility and completeness requirements before advancing to merit review. This critical first screening determines which applications progress, making accuracy and consistency paramount to the integrity of the entire grants process.

However, current manual BMR processes face significant operational challenges, threatening efficiency and fair access. These processes are time-consuming, inconsistent, error-prone, and difficult to scale during peak application periods, creating vulnerabilities across the review workflow.

Optimal Solutions Group, a leader in policy research, has partnered with Revelo Software, manufacturer of eReviewer and AcquisitionAI, to deliver a comprehensive modernization solution. This joint team combines federal grants expertise with proven technology platforms. Early pilots of eReviewer have shown a greater than 50% reduction in review cycle time while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

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