1.
Getting
Started
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The University of Massachusetts has been
registered with grants.gov and no further registration actions will be needed
on the behalf of Principal Investigators for submission to grants.gov (Note: NIH requires individual registration with the
NIH eRA Commons, also for
helpful hints including how to avoid common errors goto Grants.gov Tips).
Download Required Software
PureEdge viewer - The
PureEdge Viewer is a small, free program which will allow you to access, complete
and submit applications electronically and securely on Grants.gov. Grants.gov
is currently working with PureEdge to develop a unified download solution.
However, in the meantime:
All users MUST download and install the
PureEdge Viewer. Guidance on this process is available by accessing the "Help" button at the top of the screen or the Downloading and Installation Tips
below.
General Grants.gov information may be found at http://grants.gov/
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2. Find and Download Applications and Instructions
Grants.gov provides organizations with the ability to search
for Federal government-wide grant opportunities. Some of these will have Grants.gov application
packages available. If you don't know the opportunity or CFDA number, start with Search Grant Opportunities and narrow your search using the Browse by Category or Browse by Agency.
Search Grant Opportunities
Basic Search
Browse by
Category
Browse by Agency
Advanced Search
NOTE:
Once you find an opportunity for which you wish to apply, you will need to
record the Funding Opportunity number or CFDA number and enter it manually on
the Download
Application Packages screen in the Apply for
Grants section of Grants.gov OR
Click on the Opportunity Title and Click “How
to Apply”.
If the opportunity is available The Grants.gov application package should be
listed for downloading.
When you click on Download Application, you will be asked if
you want to receive notification of any changes in the application
package. We recommend that you enter
your email address here. This will help
ensure that you always have the most up-to-date package.
Download the instructions also as
they are often application-specific.
3.
Apply for Grants
You will need the PureEdge Viewer in order to view application packages.
Apply Step 1:
Complete the Selected Grant Application Package
You can complete the application offline — giving you
the flexibility to complete grant applications when and where you want. Everything you need to know is included in the
application package and instructions.
We understand that certain forms may not be able to be
completed by the Principal Investigator, in such cases these forms will be
completed by the fiscal during the review process of the application
package.
Please see our Fact Sheet for
University information (Duns#, EIN #, Indirect cost rates, etc.) http://www.umass.edu/research/ogca/fact/hpfact2k.htm
For Help Filling out a Grants.gov Application including a sample SF424 Form and for helpful hints including how to avoid common errors goto Grants.gov Tips.
Apply Step 2: Submit a Completed Grant Application Package to OGCA
When you are ready to submit the completed application, you simply save the PureEdge file (see secyion 2 - Software) to a CD and bring it to OGCA with a complete, signed IPF (http://www.umass.edu/research/ogca/forms/ogcaforms.htm). Grant applications should be submitted to OGCA 3 to 5 working days before the application is due at the sponsoring agency. Your proposal will not be reviewed until you provide a complete copy of the proposal.
4. Review
and Submission Process
The appropriate administrator will review the proposal and contact you with
any concerns or issues before OGCA submits the proposal to the sponsor through
Grants.gov. (See staff
assignments http://www.umass.edu/research/ogca/staff/fapspon.htm).
