- Author: Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues,
On December 31, 2017, Grants.gov will officially retire the legacy PDF application package as a method to apply for a federal grant. This will change the way many Grants.gov users complete and submit their grant applications.
Why is Grants.gov making this change?
There is now a fast, easy, and secure alternative called Workspace -- an online environment optimized for applicants collaborating on an application.
Forms can either be (1) completed online within a web browser or (2) downloaded individually as PDF files, filled out, and uploaded back into the Workspace.
You can still view your full, complete application by clicking the Preview link in Workspace.
What steps do I need to take if I want to submit applications via Grants.gov?
You will need to register in Grants.gov. We recommend registering well in advance of the proposal deadline date.
- You will need to register even if you are a collaborator on another PIs project and will need access to the project Workspace to fill out forms or edit the proposal.
- Once registered my office will be notified and we will assign you the “Manage Workspace” role in Grants.gov
- You will receive confirmation from Grants.gov once the role has been assigned
- The Manage Workspace role will allow you the ability to apply for Grants.gov funding by creating a new project Workspace.
- When you create a new Workspace you will be assigned the Workspace Owner role for that particular project. You can add other collaborators (both internal to UC ANR and external entities) as Workspace Participants to the project so that your whole team can collaborate efficiently to complete the proposal package.
For complete step by step instructions please see the attached file for guidance.
What resources are available if I need help?
See Grants.gov webpage (https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Manage_My_Workspaces/Manage_My_Workspaces.htm)
YouTube Videos also available at this link (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7tRM0vKkTMpxucO7iYPzQ)
Please feel free to contact your assigned analyst if you have questions or email OCG@ucanr.edu. We encourage you to register as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, Office of Contracts & Grants
GrantsGov Workspace Information