In this topic, you will learn how to create a new application package.
Steps:
Click the Package Maintenance menu item to begin the process of creating a new application package.
Step 1Click the Create button to create a new application package.
Step 2Enter the correct information into the Fiscal Year field.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "2010".
Step 3Enter the correct information into the CFDA/Subprogram field.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "84.066W".
Step 4Enter the correct information into the Schedule No. field.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "4".
Step 5Enter the title for the package into the Package Title field.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Training".
Step 6Click the Show Calendar button for the Closing Date field.
Step 7For this example, the calendar has been set to December 2010.
Step 8Click the 30 calendar cell to set the closing date as December 30, 2010.
Step 9Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down to the Contact Information.
Step 10Enter the information into the First Name field of the Contact Information.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Ed".
Step 11Enter the information into the Last Name field of the Contact Information.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "Coolidge".
Step 12Enter the information into the Phone field of the Contact Information.
For this example, enter a valid value e.g. "202-555-5555".
Step 13Enter 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 14Note: You may upload a colleague letter as needed. This is an optional step.
Step 15Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll back up to the top of the screen.
Step 16Note: You may now save the general information as a place holder for receiving the applications which will be interfaced from Grants.gov.
Step 17Click the Summary tab to move to the summary information.
Step 18Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down and review the information you have entered.
Step 19Click the Submit button to submit and save your work.
Step 20The system displays a message indicating that the package has been successfully created.
Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 21Note: 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 22Click the Go To Home button to return to the My Home Page screen.
Step 23Next 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 24Congratulations!
You have successfully created a new application package.