What You Need to Know
As of January 1, 2018 Grants.gov Adobe Forms application packages will be replaced with the Grants.gov Workspace solution.
Federal agencies who do not have their own proposal submission systems and who currently use the Adobe forms package will be using Workspace.
What You Need to Do
If you are preparing proposals to federal agencies (other than NIH or NSF) and still using the Adobe Forms package through December 31, 2017, it is important you become familiar with other submission options now.
OSP will not accept Adobe application packages on eGC1s arriving “IN OSP” after February 28, 2018.
NIH & NSF Submissions?
NIH proposals should be submitted via Grant Runner or ASSIST. Check to see if your specific NIH opportunity can be submitted via Grant Runner. Enhancements and expanded opportunities within Grant Runner are under way. Stay tuned for more information.
NSF proposals MUST continue to be submitted in Fastlane.
Federal Proposal Submission Options
Method |
Considerations |
SAGE Grant Runner |
Submit Specific NIH Opportunities in Grant Runner. Reduces duplicate entry and routes with eGC1. Includes single PDF of full sponsor form set & all NIH validations |
Sponsor Specific System |
NIH ASSIST, NSF Fastlane, NASA NSPIRES etc... |
Workspace |
Adobe Forms Packages replacement, may be used for all other federal submission opportunities |
Other Federal Agency Submissions?
We recommend these 7 Grants.gov User Guide articles to get started using Workspace.
Individuals must register in Grants.gov to use Workspace.
eGC1 preparers need to include the Workspace ID# and upload 2 Workspace application PDF files to the eGC1:
- Workspace generated PDF showing form fields completed
- One PDF of all attachments. The PDF downloaded from Workspace does not currently include attachments
Workspace Resources:
- Grants.gov UW registration instructions
- 7 Grants.gov User Guide articles
- Workspace Online User Guide
- Grants.gov Applicant Training
- Grants.gov YouTube Channel
More information to come at the October 19th MRAM.
Thank you,
Carol Rhodes
Director
Office of Sponsored Programs