This video provides a detailed overview of the Google Maps extension pack available through Bonterra's CyberGrants platform. The extension enhances the platform by enabling address autocomplete during event creation and displaying map locations for both event signup and search processes. The functionality includes three key components: an interactive map displayed on the volunteer search page showing event locations, map integration on event signup pages providing location details, and address autocomplete with map visualization during event creation. This extension follows Bonterra's standardized add-on approach, allowing customers to enhance system functionality while maintaining a consistent user experience.
The Google Maps extension operates on a "Bring Your Own License" model, requiring clients to establish their own Google Maps account with three specific licensed APIs: Geocoding API, Maps JavaScript API, and Places API. Clients must ensure adequate licensing for their expected volume of API calls per day. Implementation follows Bonterra's vetted methodology and includes comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), with no functionality deployed to production without client approval. Understanding these parameters is crucial, as deviations may lead to unexpected system behavior or additional costs outside the project scope.
To move forward with implementing the Google Maps extension, clients should obtain their Google Maps license with the required APIs, actively participate in the testing process to validate functionality in their environment, and be prepared to discuss enabling the extension during meetings with their Business Analyst. This extension provides valuable geographic visualization capabilities that enhance both the administrator and end-user experience in the CyberGrants platform. For more information about this extension pack, please contact your assigned Project Manager to discuss how it can be incorporated into your CyberGrants configuration.
