General Overview As you may have heard recently, the federal government has developed a government wide electronic submission system.  This system is called Grants.gov.  The University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus is already registered and set up as an institution in the Grants.gov system.  No additional registration in Grants.gov by PIs or Departmental Administrators is necessary to submit proposals to any of the participating agencies. Because this is a new system, there are occasional glitches.  It is important to start the submission process as early as possible to ensure that all file components are completed and free from errors.  As is the case with NSF Fastlane, the Office of Research Services is responsible for submitting the final proposal package in the Grants.gov system.  If the file is not received by ORS early enough for a thorough review by your Proposal Development Specialist (PDS), we cannot ensure the accuracy of all of the file components before submission.  For NIH submissions, the process allows for notification of the ORS if fatal errors are found and allows the PI and/or ORS to correct the fatal errors and then resubmit.  However, if the proposal is submitted on or near the due date, and the corrected version is submitted after the due date, it will be deemed a late submission.  Therefore, we recommend that ORS receive the completed PureEdge file as early as possible but at a minimum of 72 hours before the submission due date.  If errors are found, this time frame should allow for corrections before submission. Getting Started Install Software You will need to install the PureEdge Viewer (for new users) and PureEdge Viewer Upgrade (for both new users and existing users) before downloading the Grants.gov application.  To install the PureEdge Viewer, go to the web site http://www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer and follow the instructions. Funding Opportunities Where can I find grant opportunities?          To locate a grant opportunity, use the search options available on the Find Grant Opportunities screen.  Enter the search criteria and hit the “Search” button.  The results will display all applicable grants. Where can I find the Funding Opportunity or CFDA Number for a grant? To locate a Funding Opportunity or CFDA Number, you will need to perform a search for a grant. Use the search options available on the Find Grant Opportunities screen. Enter the search criteria and hit the “Search” button.  The results will display all applicable grants.  The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is listed on the “Results” screen and the CFDA Number is listed in the Grant Announcement. Do I need to complete all of the fields on the Search screen to find a grant? No, you only need to complete one field to search for a grant, however, we suggest that you complete as many as possible. What do I need to record from an opportunity search in order to apply for an opportunity? You will need to record the FON and/or CFDA Number of an opportunity for which you want to apply. How do I register to receive email notifications of new grant postings from Grants.gov? You can sign-up to receive email notifications about new grant opportunities from Grants.gov by clicking one of the subscription services available on the Find Grant Opportunities page.  Once you have selected the option that best meets your search criteria, just complete the necessary fields on the sign-up screen. Apply for Grants Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Instructions You should have the FON and/or CFDA number.  If so, you can find the application package at the following page.  If not, return to Find Grant Opportunities to search for this information. In order to view the application package, you will need to install the PureEdge Viewer. To operate the PureEdge Viewer, your computer must meet certain system requirements. If you are a non-Windows users, please refer to this support page. Step 2: Complete the Selected Grant Application Package Once you have downloaded the application package, you can complete it offline, a handy feature that allows you to share the document in your office and complete it at your own pace.  Instructions are available to assist you on the application package cover sheet to explain how to open and use the forms in the application package. Also, you will have direct access to the agency application instructions, which will include all the necessary information on what is required for your submission.   Note:   Save your application to your computer as changes are NOT automatically saved. Remember to click the Save button when you have completed the package and are ready to submit it.   The package cannot be submitted until all required fields have been completed.   If you’re having problems completing the process, view the Frequently Asked Questions.