Grants.gov Changes

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:38:00 -0400

Two important announcements regarding changes to proposal packages through grants.gov and for NIH.

ATTENTION: Effective for receipt dates on or after January 25, 2018 applicants must use FORMS-E application packages - see NOT-OD-17-062 (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-17-062.html). This change will apply to all funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) and all application types (new, resubmission, renewal, revision). Applications submitted using the wrong forms will automatically be withdrawn by the NIH Center for Scientific Review Division of Receipt and Referral and will not be reviewed. Application guides for FORMS-E application packages will be posted on the How to Apply ? Application Guide page (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html) no later than October 25, 2017. FROM: Stephanie Constant, Ph.D., Chief, Office of Scientific Review, NIGMS, constantsl@nigms.nih.gov
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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 Workspace.

You can still view your full, complete application by clicking the Preview link in Workspace.

Applicants who have already made the switch say Workspace is saving them time and making the application process easier. We think you will agree.