- Syracuse University is already registered with Grants.gov and so you do not need to register.
- Have a compatible version of Adobe Reader installed on the computer(s) you will use to create the application
- Adobe frequently issues new versions, some of which can have ‘compatabiltiy issues
- Ideally all computers used will have the same version of Reader installed
- Contact your department’s or unit’s IT support staff for assistance.
- Obtain the correct and final application package from Grants.gov or from the sponsor’s site
- You can sign up at Grants.gov to receive notifications for updates to the solicitation
- Know that OSP is the authorized organizational official that can ‘submit’ your application
- Provide the complete application, with documents attached in the correct location and format to OSP three business days before the deadline
- Sponsors’ timestamp deadlines vary; for those after 5:00 p.m. OSP will submit during standard University business hours
