Most federal agencies use systems like Grants.gov, Research.gov, or agency-specific portals (e.g., NIH uses ASSIST). Principal Investigators should refer to the individual sponsor guidelines for information about the required method of submission. ORI is the only office with the delegated authority to submit sponsored project proposals to external funding agencies on behalf of KSU. Unless otherwise stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or equivalent external funding solicitation, proposals may not be submitted directly to the funding source without the prior approval of ORI. An Intent to Submit Form is required for all proposal submissions, even those to non-federal sponsors and those submitted by other institutions in which KSU is named as a subrecipient.

Each Federal Agency has specific guidelines for preparing and submitting federal grant applications. Below are links to the preparation and formatting guidelines for select federal agencies:

- NIFA Grants Application Guide: This guide provides general information and references pertaining to the grant application process as well as NIFA-specific instructions and requirements. Link

- Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG): The PAPPG is the source for information about NSF's proposal and award process. Each version applies to all proposals or applications submitted while that version is effective. Link

DOE Application Guide: This guide explains the steps needed to get started on a funding application, including types of opportunities and application statuses. Link

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