What is a Program?

In FieldDoc, a program represents an overarching initiative or strategy aimed at addressing specific environmental goals, such as improving water quality, restoring habitats, or supporting climate resilience efforts. It is typically created to organize and manage a series of projects, activities, and interventions under a unified purpose.

Programs in FieldDoc allow users to:

Track Progress: Monitor the cumulative impact of multiple projects or restoration activities under a single program.
Standardize Data: Implement consistent methodologies, metrics, and data collection practices across various projects within the program.
Align Goals: Ensure that individual projects are contributing to broader environmental goals, such as nutrient reduction or habitat restoration.
Reporting and Analysis: Aggregate data from multiple projects for comprehensive reporting, analysis, and communication to stakeholders.

For example, an organization may create a program focused on watershed restoration, under which they can collect information from various projects that address stream restoration, wetland creation, or erosion control. Each project would contribute data and results, feeding into the overall program's metrics.

Within a Program, there can be multiple Opportunities. For example, a Program Manager will create a new opportunity for every year of funding within a Program. This helps funders track investments and impact with refined accuracy.