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NOTE: You do not need to register with Grants.gov; OSP has done so for Syracuse University.

Grants.gov is the federal government's portal for streamlining the dissemination of grant opportunities (the "Find" function) and submission of applications to 26 federal agencies (the "Apply" function).

The Apply function continues to evolve, and is expected to be mandatory for all agencies and most solicitations by October 2007. The developmental nature of Grants.gov means that OSP procedures associated with grant submission are also continuously evolving.

Please check this site frequently and whenever you intend to apply to a federal agency to insure you are using the latest internal process for Grants.gov submission.

1. Contact OSP ASAP that you have a new Grants.gov application
   • The sponsoring agency name and program (i.e., competition or solicitation), OR the CFDA number and opportunity number, if available.
   • If you have difficulty locating this information, please contact OSP for assistance (x2807 or ospoff@syr.edu).
2. Download the Application and Instructions from Grants.gov
   • https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html
   • If at anytime, you have problems finding the Application, please contact your Research Administrator (RA) for help finding the proper forms.
3. PureEdge Viewer/Citrix Install
   • Windows based systems
     • Download PureEdge Viewer
       • New User Download: http://www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer
       • Upgrade: http://www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer and select the Upgrade link.
     • Install using defaults.
   • Non-Windows based systems.
     • Mac
       • Download PureEdge Viewer for Macintosh.
       • Install using defaults.
     • Non Mac (You will be using a Citrix (remote desktop) Connection to complete the application package).
       • Download Citrix Client @ Citrix Client Install Page
         • Select your appropriate Operating System.
       • Download Citrix connection file for Grants.gov:[OSP download site]
       • Please download and follow the manual for Grants.gov for Non-Windows users (Macs are used for all examples) [PDF]. 
         • Please note, if you do not read and follow the instructions in this manual, it is very likely data will be lost and effort wasted!!!
4. Fill out the Application Package (Forms below feed fields in other forms in the application).
   • Use these web pages and sample forms to fill out information specific to Syracuse University:
     • Sample 424 R&R (PDF)
     • Grants.gov Parent Applications
       • R-01
       • R-03
       • R-21
     • http://osp.syr.edu/ProposalInformation.php
   • Do Not upload any outside Attachments into the Application Package.  Your RA will do this for you.
   • Please work with your RA as you work on finalizing budgets and completing financial data entry into the package.
5. Submit your completed Application and its accompanying outside Attachments to ospoff@syr.edu.
   Fax (x9360) or mail the signed OSP checklist, or email it with your application package if you have scanning capabilities.
   • Mandatory Internal deadline for non-NIH applications: no later than three (3) business days prior to the Application Deadline.
   • We ask that your cooperation in working with your RA well in advance of internal deadlines. Some Grants.gov budget forms have contained errors, requiring additional time to work. Adequate lead time will help us insure that your application package and budget are accurate and complete for receipt by the application deadline.
   • A signed OSP Checklist must be provided to OSP by the internal deadline.
   • Email Subject Line should state: "Grants.gov Application..." for routing purposes.
   • Send the email with all attachments to ospoff@syr.edu.
   • OSP will submit the complete application by 5:00 PM on the application deadline if the Agency's published deadline is after official University business hours.

Agency Specific Information

•  Department of Energy
  • Office of Science Grants and Contracts
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • NSPIRES: Submitting through Grants.gov
• National Institute of Health
  • NIH Grants.gov Appliation Guide (Updated 2/2/2007)
  • About Electronic Submission to NIH
  • Parent Announcements (For Unsolicited or Investigator-Initiated Applications)
  • Tips & tools
  • Transition Schedule (PDF)
  • Common NIH Grants.gov Warnings (PDF)
• National Science Foundation
  • About Electronic Submission to NSF (PDF)
  • Grants.gov and the 424 (R&R) (PDF)
• National Endowment for the Humanities
  • http://www.neh.gov/grants/grantsgov/about.html

Please contact your research administrator with any questions concerning the Grants.gov application process. We’re here to help you!