Web-based Platforms Flashcards
NSF Fastlane
National Science Foundation site for submitting and review proposals
NSF: NSF Fastline via Research.gov
Research.gov
National Science Foundation site for Project Reporting and Proposal Submission; Eventually replacing Fastlane, in transition phase now
Grants.gov
Unified site for interaction between grant applicants and Federal agencies
Institution must register with Dun and Bradstreet to obtain a 9 character identification number to use in all interactions with Grants.gov
eRA Commons
Developed, managed and supported by NIH.
Overall electronic system for the administration of research grants awarded by NIH, CDC, FDA, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Veterans Health Administration.
Interface used for fed gov to communicate with grantee from award initiation to closeout.
NIH RePORTer
Research Portfolio Online Report Tools. Data and reports for expenditure and results of NIH funding
iEdison
Government grantees and contractors report on government funded inventions, patents, and utilization data to the government agency that made the award.
PAMS
Portfolio Analysis and Management System. Used by Department Of Energy
FedConnect.net
Gateway to Government Opportunities, Acquisitions and Grants Portal
USAspending.gov
Searchable database for Federal awards
E-verify.gov
Site for instant verification of US work authorization
NSPIRES
Web interface for submission to NASA
ProposalCENTRAL
E-granting website shared by many government, non-profit, and private grant-making organization
Grant Solutions
Department of Interior award management system. Used by PIs to review and manage awards for US Fish and Wildlife Services and National Park Service
2 Payment Systems for Grants (non DOD)
1) ASAP (Automated Standard Application for Payments) is a completely electronic system that federal agencies use to quickly and securely transfer money to recipient organizations, which allows grantees to draw down funds
2) PMS (Payment Management System) by the Department of Health and Human Services which is a cash management system. It is a tool to help grant recipients draw down funds and file the Federal Financial Report (FFR).
Final 3 Reports at Closeout
1) Final Financial Report (FFR) - gives exact balance of unobligated funds and may not reflect any unliquidated obligations.
2) Final Invention Statement & Certification (FIS) - lists all inventions conceived or reduced to practice during the project from the start date of the first budget period through the last day of the final budget period.
3) Final Progress Report (F-RPPR) - includes a statement of progress made toward the achievement of the original aims, a list of significant positive or negative results, a list of publications resulting from the project, plans for further publication, and a statement of project outcomes.
