Step 1: Download an Application Package

The following instructions explain how to download an application from Grants.gov. Downloading a grant application package allows you to complete it offline and route it through your organization for review before submitting. Before downloading, you need to ensure your Adobe software version is compatible with Grants.gov.

Instructions on how to open and use the forms in the application package appear on the application package cover sheet. Agency specific instructions are also available for download when you download your application package, which include required information for your submission.

How to Download an Application Package

Everyone will complete steps one through five, but from that point the process diverges based on whether you are downloading a single-project or a multi-project application package.

1. Use the Search Grants function to find the funding opportunity you wish to download.
2. Click the Application Package tab within the View Grant Opportunity page.
3. Click the link to download the application package and application instructions.

Once you click the Select Application Package to Download link, the Application Package page will provide information about the package you have selected to download.

1. You should review this information, such as the CFDA number, opportunity number, and the opening and closing dates, to confirm you are downloading the correct application.
2. If you would like to be notified of any changes the awarding agency may make to this application, enter your email address in the Email and the Confirm Email fields, then click the Submit. You may select the "No, I do not wish to provide my email address" option

IMPORTANT: The awarding agency may modify the application package after you download the application and you will not be aware. Common modifications include changing the close date or deleting the application package. If you continue to work on the out-of-date application package and submit this old version, then you may receive a rejection notice upon submission.

How to Download a Single-Project Application Package

These instructions immediately follow the five steps under the Download an Application Package section, beginning on the View Grant Opportunity page.

1. To download the application instructions, select the Download Application Instruction link.
2. To download the Single-Project application package, select the Download Application Package link. You will be directed to open or save the Application Package PDF to your computer. Each different internet browser and computer operating system will display different menus and on-screen prompts to open or save the Application Package PDF.
3. Follow your computer's prompts and save the application package in a secure location.

Now you are ready to complete an application package.

How to Download a Multi-Project Application Package

These instructions immediately follow the five steps under the Download an Application Package section, beginning on the View Grant Opportunity page.

1. To download the application instructions, select the Download Application Instruction link.
2. To download the Multi-Project application package, select the Link to Agency Multi-Project System link. The system will open the awarding agency's External Multi-System website, which is external to Grants.gov and will open in a separate internet browser window.
3. Follow the instructions provided on the awarding agency's website to complete the application.