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September 16, 2010   

Adobe Reader version 9.3.2 compatible with Grants.gov

July 9, 2010

Testing for Adobe Reader version 9.3.2 is complete and is now confirmed compatible with Grants.gov. The compatible versions of Adobe Reader are available to download for free on the Grants.gov website on the Download Software page. For more information on Adobe Reader please visit the updated Adobe Reader FAQ section.

If you are currently using a Grants.gov compatible software version it is not necessary to update your software, use of the latest compatible software version is recommended but not necessary. Adobe Reader software updates are released when potential security vulnerabilities are identified. There is limited risk in the usage of Adobe Reader for completion of Grants.gov application packages. To ensure your package is free of viruses, do not accept files from unknown sources.

For more information on compatible software and free downloads visit the Download Software page: http://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp#adobe811


July 9, 2010
   

Adobe Reader version 8.1.7 and 9.2 released

October 23, 2009

Adobe has released Adobe Reader versions 8.1.7 and 9.2. Grants.gov has tested both versions. An issue was identified for Mac PowerPC when using version 8.1.7. When using Mac PowerPC with version 8.1.7 the following message will display "Adobe Reader quit unexpectedly" and then Adobe Reader suddenly closes the application. This error prevents the user from completing the forms.

No other issues were found and these versions are compatible. If you are currently using a Grants.gov compatible software version it is not necessary to update your software, use of the latest compatible software version is recommended but not necessary. Adobe Reader software updates are released when potential security vulnerabilities are identified. There is limited risk in the usage of Adobe Reader for completion of Grants.gov application packages. To ensure your package is free of viruses, do not accept files from unknown sources.

For more information on compatible software and free downloads visit the Download Software page: http://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp#adobe811


July 9, 2010
   

Enhancements System Build - August 2009

Learn about the new functionality and system enhancements effective August 8, 2009 


July 9, 2010
   

Release Notes

View the Latest Release Notes on the Adobe System, Effective August 5, 2009


July 7, 2010
   

Grants.gov Contact Center now open 24 hours a day

October 14, 2009

Beginning October 19, 2009, the Grants.gov Contact Center will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Contact Center provides customer service to the applicant community. The new extended hours will provide applicants support around the clock, ensuring the best possible customer service is received any time it’s needed.

Nov 30, 2009

   Grants.gov Annual Report
The annual report for Fiscal Year 2008.


Nov 13, 2009

   Fiscal Year 2008 in Review:
Grants.gov 2008 Highlights



October 14, 2009
   

Adobe Reader versions 8.1.6 and 9.1.2 released and compatible with Grants.gov

Adobe has released Adobe Reader versions 8.1.6 and 9.1.2. Grants.gov has tested both these versions and they are compatible. We are in the process of updating the website to reflect these new versions. The update will include adding these versions to the existing compatible version table: http://www07.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp#adobe811


June 19, 2009
   

Over 200,000 Submissions Received!

May 18, 2009

Grants.gov has reached a new milestone, exceeding the number of submissions in FY 08 before the end of FY 09, as a result of the Recovery Act grant opportunities. On May 18, 2009, Grants.gov processed a total of 205,591 applications, surpassing the 202,133 applications processed in FY 08 with more than four months remaining in FY09.

The unprecedented number of applications processed so early in the fiscal year illustrates the success of the initiative. Grants.gov supports electronic applications that can be downloaded to any computer and provides online user support tools and personalized assistance from a dedicated customer support team. The result is a simplified and effective environment for the grant community to find and apply for grants.


May 21, 2009
   

Adobe Reader 8.1.4 is Compatible with Grants.gov

March 20, 2009

Testing for Adobe Reader version 8.1.4 is complete and is now compatible with Grants.gov. The compatible versions of Adobe Reader are available to download for free on the Grants.gov website on the Download Software page. For more information on Adobe Reader please visit the updated Adobe Reader FAQ section.

Release Notes

View the Latest Release Notes on the Adobe System, Effective January 30, 2009


April 9, 2009
   

Annual Report 2007

Grants.gov Annual Report

The annual report for Fiscal Year 2007.


March 20, 2009
   

Adobe Reader 8.1.4 is Compatible with Grants.gov

March 20, 2009

Testing for Adobe Reader version 8.1.4 is complete and is now compatible with Grants.gov. The compatible versions of Adobe Reader are available to download for free on the Grants.gov website on the Download Software page. For more information on Adobe Reader please visit the updated Adobe Reader FAQ section.


March 20, 2009
   

Transition to Adobe System Successfully Completed

March 3, 2009

Through the combined efforts of Grants.gov and the 26 federal grant-making agencies, the transition to Adobe has been successfully completed. This was a major effort which required the coordination of resources and extensive planning to migrate all funding opportunities from the PureEdge System to the Adobe System.

All grantor agencies are now posting and accepting Adobe applications ONLY, PureEdge applications are no longer in use. All applicants wishing to submit a grant application package are required to use the
Grants.gov compatible version of Adobe software to do so. Additional information and free software downloads are available on the Download Software page.

Note: The Applicant System-to-System 2006 Endpoint has been terminated. Applicant System-to-System users are to access the system using the 2007 Applicant System-to-System Endpoint:
https://ws07.grants.gov:446/app-s2s-server/services/


March 20, 2009
   

Adobe Reader 9.1 is Compatible with Grants.gov

March 13, 2009

Testing for Adobe Reader version 9.1 is complete and is now compatible with Grants.gov. The compatible versions of Adobe Reader are available to download for free on the Grants.gov website on the Download Software page. For more information on Adobe Reader please visit the updated Adobe Reader FAQ section.


March 6, 2009
   

New Adobe Reader Versions Scheduled for Release (version 9.1 & 8.1.4)

March 6, 2009

Adobe is set to release the latest version of their Adobe Reader software (9.1) on March 11, 2009. Adobe has also scheduled the release of version 8.1.4, for March 18, 2009. Grants.gov has scheduled testing verification and validation for the upcoming software releases. Until testing is completed, Grants.gov still requires the use of Adobe Reader version 9.0, 8.1.3, 8.1.2, until further notice. Adobe Reader software is available to download for free on the Download Software page of the website.

For more information on Adobe Reader please visit the
Adobe Reader FAQs.


March 5, 2009
   

System Build 2008-03 Successfully Completed

February 9, 2009

System Build 2008 – 03 was successfully deployed on February 8, 2009. This build increased the number of concurrent users to 2,000; which will alleviate existing system slowness. The applicant registration process was also updated during this system build. For detailed information on system enhancements implemented during Build 2008-03 visit the Site Features and Enhancements page.

Applicant Enhancements System Build 2008-03

Learn about the new functionality and system enhancements effective February 8, 2009


February 5, 2009
   

Potential Erroneous Email Notifications

January 9, 2009

Grants.gov has received notice that some applicants have received conflicting e-mail notifications after a submission. The following scenario has manifested itself more than once;

  1. Applicant receives the Grants.gov Submission Receipt e-mail
  2. The applicant then receives a Grants.gov Rejection Notice for application with a list of errors
  3. This is followed by a Grants.gov Submission Validation Receipt for application e-mail

Applicants are receiving the third validation e-mail without correcting any errors listed in the second Rejection Notice e-mail. Because the Grants.gov system is automatically re-processing the applications, those without errors are being successfully validated, hence the applicant receiving the third Validation Receipt e-mail.

The applications that are re-processed and successfully received into the Grants.gov system are being forwarded to the agencies for retrieval. If the above occurs with your application, we are asking that you engage the
Grants.gov Contact Center, secure a case number, follow-up to ensure your application has been received.

The cause of this issue is undetermined at the moment. We are currently researching this issue. We will provide you with more information once we determine the root cause.


February 5, 2009
   

Applicant Enhancements System Build 2008-02

Learn about the new functionality and system enhancements effective August 9, 2008

Release Notes

View the Latest Release Notes on the Adobe System, Effective August 9, 2008

January 15, 2009   Fiscal Year 2007 in Review:
Grants.gov 2007 Highlights


January 15, 2009
   

Adobe Reader 8.1.3 Resolves "Broken Pipe" Issue

November 13, 2008

Adobe Reader version 8.1.3 resolves the "broken pipe" error intermittently experienced with other versions of Adobe Reader. Adobe supports multiple major version releases of its products throughout the life cycle of the particular main version. Adobe Reader 8.1.3 has been released, tested, and is compatible for use with Grants.gov.

If while using versions of Adobe Reader other than 8.1.3 you experience the "broken pipe" error message, you can submit your application package from an internet browser. For more information on this please visit the FAQ
section for Adobe Reader.



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