Create an Application Package


Concept

In this topic, you will learn how to create a new application package.


Steps:

  1. Click the Package Maintenance menu item to begin the process of creating a new application package.

    Step 1
  2. Click the Create button to create a new application package.

    Step 2
  3. Enter the correct information into the Fiscal Year field.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "2010".

    Step 3
  4. Enter the correct information into the CFDA/Subprogram field.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "84.066W".

    Step 4
  5. Enter the correct information into the Schedule No. field.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "4".

    Step 5
  6. Enter the title for the package into the Package Title field.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Training".

    Step 6
  7. Click the Show Calendar button for the Closing Date field.

    Step 7
  8. For this example, the calendar has been set to December 2010.

    Step 8
  9. Click the 30 calendar cell to set the closing date as December 30, 2010.

    Step 9
  10. Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down to the Contact Information.

    Step 10
  11. Enter the information into the First Name field of the Contact Information.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Ed".

    Step 11
  12. Enter the information into the Last Name field of the Contact Information.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Coolidge".

    Step 12
  13. Enter the information into the Phone field of the Contact Information.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "202-555-5555".

    Step 13
  14. Enter the information into the E-MAIL field of the Contact Information.

     

    For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "ed.coolidge@ed.gov".

    Step 14
  15. Note:  You may upload a colleague letter as needed.  This is an optional step.

    Step 15
  16. Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll back up to the top of the screen.

    Step 16
  17. Note:  You may now save the general information as a place holder for receiving the applications which will be interfaced from Grants.gov.

    Step 17
  18. Click the Summary tab to move to the summary information.

    Step 18
  19. Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down and review the information you have entered.

    Step 19
  20. Click the Submit button to submit and save your work.

    Step 20
  21. The system displays a message indicating that the package has been successfully created.

     

    Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.

    Step 21
  22. Note:  If you would like to create application packages for additional schedules, you may click Done and return to the search screen to repeat the process.

    Step 22
  23. Click the Go To Home button to return to the My Home Page screen.

    Step 23
  24. Next Steps

     

    You may now navigate to Grants.gov to build and publish the application package.  Please refer to the Grants.gov training manual for instructions on completing the process.

    Step 24

Congratulations!

 

You have successfully created a new application package.