GRANTS.GOV MODULE I How To Get StartedPresented by

San Francisco State University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Jackie White, Pre-Award Manager

Christine Ramos, Program CoordinatorJoshua Calder, Proposal Services Specialist Joanne Lee, Proposal Services SpecialistNina Tsoi, Proposal Services Specialist

Registration YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER

SFSU is already registered

A password is NOT required to download any Grants.gov application package

Grants.gov: Division of Responsibilities

ORSP …

Enters budgetary data on SF424B

Signs off on any institutional certifications and assurances

Routes budgetary documentation for institutional approval

Submits ALL grant applications

PIs / Project Staff …

Download grant package through Grants.gov

Complete ALL mandatory forms including SF424A

Upload ALL pdf documentation including abstract, narrative, CVs

Obtain cost-share approval through dean and chair

Getting Started With Grants.gov

Download and install the PureEdge Viewer on your computer at

www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer

Mac users must purchase Windows emulation software or use the free Citrix server provided by Grants.gov to work on PureEdge forms. http://www.grants.gov/MacSupport

For assistance with the download, please contact the IT staff in your College, Department, or DoIT.

Download application instructions and application package: Step 1https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html

Put CFDA Numberhere

Download application instructions and application package: Step 2

Download Application

and Instructions

Put your email address here

Download application instructions and application package: Step 3

Application File

SAVE

File Name

Completing the Application

Save your application filing name as: SFSU_LastName

Save your application on your computer hard drive. You will receive a warning message because the application is not complete. This is okay. Click “Yes” to proceed.

Work from the saved application SAVE throughout each work session

SAVE!

SAVE!

SAVE!

Remember to…

Required Components to Be Inputted by PI

Application/Face Page Form SF424 Required by all agencies

Project/Performance Site Location(s) Other Project Information Senior/Key Personnel Data Budget SF424B -- leave blank.

ORSP will complete

Mandatory fields are designated by yellow boxes

Information input into fields will populate other fields throughout application

SF424 Face PageSF424 Face Page

SF424 (R&R) Application/Face Page

Legal name and address: San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA 94132-1722

Organizational Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 942514985

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 93-1137247

Type of Applicant: Public/State-Controlled Institution of Higher Education

Congressional Districts: Applicant (SFSU): CA-012 Project (Primary location of work): CA-012

SF424 (R&R) Application/Face Page

Is application subject to review by State Executive Order 12372 process? ORSP will verify whether your

application is subject to review.

SF424 (R&R) Application/Face Page

Grant Application Package

Authorized Representative Dr. Kenneth Paap Associate Vice President for the Office

Research and Sponsored Programs Phone: 415-338-7091 Fax: 415-338-0531 E-mail: kenp@sfsu.edu

To Complete Your ProposalDocuments to Be Attached

PI is responsible for converting all documents to PDF files before attaching to Grants.gov package:

Biosketches (CVs) Abstract Narrative Reference Letters of Support

Submit Completed Grant Application Package to ORSP

VIA e-mail Flash drive or CD-Rom

Your application package MUST be received 5 working days before agency deadline at ORSP.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Submit Completed Grant Application Package to

ORSP