Grants.gov and
eRA Commons
Nancy Myers Sims, Grants & Contracts Development Specialist
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Grants.gov
• “Pre-award” system established by federal government
in 2002
• E-Government initiative operating under the governance
of the Office of Management and Budget.
• Intended to deliver a system that provides a centralized
location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal
funding opportunities
• Today, houses information on over 1,000 grant
programs for 26 federal grant-making agencies
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Grants.gov
Apply for Funding - Electronic submission via
Grants.gov is required for ALL competing grant
applications with the exception of Complex, Multiproject applications (Project/Centers)*
Find Funding – Search grants (see website)
Application (Handout) – All docs must be in pdf
for uploading
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Grants.gov Application Guide
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Grants.gov
From guide (198 pages):
• Page I 22 – format specs for pdf files to upload
as attachments
• Pages I 41-123 – explanation for each
document to be uploaded/form to be
completed
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
eRA Commons
• NIH's eRA systems provide applicants,
grantees and federal staff the tools
necessary for electronic processing of
grants.
• ORSP must register each individual
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
eRA Commons
• Check status of application
• Submit, Track, View application
• Submit Just in Time information
• Receive communication from Program staff
• Review award notice/review comments
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
eRA Commons Log In
Complete/update PI information
California State University, Fresno – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs