1. GRANTS.GOV MODULE I How To Get Started Presented by San Francisco State University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Jackie White, Pre-Award Manager Christine Ramos, Program Coordinator Joshua Calder, Proposal Services Specialist Joanne Lee, Proposal Services Specialist Nina Tsoi, Proposal Services Specialist

2. Registration YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER SFSU is already registered A password is NOT required to download any Grants.gov application package

3. 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

4. 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 http://www.grants.gov/MacSupport For assistance with the download, please contact the IT staff in your College, Department, or DoIT.

5. Download application instructions and application package: Step 1 https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html Put CFDA Number here

6. Download application instructions and application package: Step 2 Download Application and Instructions

7. Put your email address here  Download application instructions and application package: Step 3

8. Application File SAVE File Name

9. 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

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11. 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

12. Mandatory fields are designated by yellow boxes Information input into fields will populate other fields throughout application SF424 Face Page

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.edukenp@sfsu.edu

17. To Complete Your Proposal Documents 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

18. Submit Completed Grant Application Package to ORSP VIA e-mail Flash drive or CD-Rom

19. Your application package MUST be received 5 working days before agency deadline at ORSP. NO EXCEPTIONS! Submit Completed Grant Application Package to ORSP