Grants.gov
Overview
Grants.gov is the Federal government's intitial solution for a "one stop shop" for finding and applying for funding. Eventually all federal proposals will be submitted through grants.gov. The initial rollout of grants.gov required use of the PureEdge application to make submissions. The UW has since purchased Cayuse424, a web-based system that is much easier to use than PureEdge. Cayuse currently supports all NIH and many USDA proposals. The addition of NSF is expected at any time.
When submitting applications using Grants.gov, submit early. There frequently are system problems and bandwidth issues at the agencies at major deadlines. If you submit on the day the proposal is due, chances are we will be unable to complete your submission. Try to get your application to CALS research 2 weeks prior to the the due date.
Submissions to USDA
- All USDA/CREES NRI submission are required to be submitted through Grants.gov. Cayuese424 can be used for these submissions.
- USDA Resources for preparation and submission
- Tip sheets from RSP for submitting USDA proposals.
- CALS NRI webpage offers extensive information, help and links to documents.
Submissions to NIH
- All NIH submissions should be routed through Cayuse424.
- 424 Budget Spreadsheet available from RSP.
- Cayuse424 information from RSP.
- NIH aplication process from the NIH website.
Submissions to NSF
- NSF has limited required opportunities and a number of optional opportunities for submission through Grants.gov
- FastLane isn't gone, but Grants.gov is moving in. See the NSF implementation strategy.
- NSF Grants.gov application guide.
- Tips sheets from RSP for submitting NSF proposals.
Useful Links
| Grants.gov | The official government site |
| Grants.gov at UW-Madison | The UW site at RSP |
| General Grants.gov tips | Submission tips from RSP |
| Agency Specific information | which agencies support Grants.gov and Cayuse |
| Training opportunities | UW classes for grants.gov and PureEdge |
| PureEdge on a MAC | Special instructions for MAC users |