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There are software applications that allow you to successfully navigate the Grants.gov pages and complete your application. These applications are:

PureEdge Viewer
A small, free program that provides access to the grant application.

For non-Windows users, a free Citrix server is available to remotely launch a Windows session and submit completed grant applications. 

Downloadable programs that allow users to read and transmit Portable Document Format files that are contained within the Grants.gov system, particularly in certain grant-making agencies’ application process.

PureEdge Viewer  

A small, free program that provides access to the grant application.

To operate PureEdge Viewer, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP
500 MHz processor
128 MB of RAM
40 MB disk space
Web browser: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher, Netscape Communicator 4.5 - 4.8, Netscape 6.1, 6.2 or 7.

Installing PureEdge Viewer, you will be prompted to save a file to your computer. After completing the installation screens, you may be asked to restart your computer to complete the installation. If you have a problem installing PureEdge Viewer, it may be because you do not have security permissions to install a new program on your computer. Many organizations have rules about installing new programs and you may have to contact your company’s system administrator.

Click here to install PureEdge Viewer  

For non-Windows users, a free Citrix server is available to remotely launch a Windows session and submit completed grant applications. Note that a limited amount of users can access the Citrix Server at any one time. You will need to save your application often and also log off when you are not working on your application package to help maximize server use. Wait until you are close to completion of your package before attaching any documents to keep the size of the file as small as possible. Finally, you will find the best time to work and submit an application via Citrix is during off-peak hours, usually between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m., EST.

Macintosh System requirements are:
OS X Version 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or 10.4
128 MB of RAM
10 NB Disk Space
PowerPC Processor

Click here to Download the Citrix Package for Macintosh OS X users.
An installation guide that walks you through each step of the installation is available here.

If you do not meet the Macintosh System Requirements, you may still download the Citrix client.

Once you have downloaded a Citrix client, you may link to the Customized Citrix Package Setup guide for further instruction.

Customized Citrix Package Setup Guide
Citrix ICA File

Applicants unable to use the standard Grants.gov Citrix Package can use the below configuration parameters with their system-specific Citrix client. Citrix clients come with a Citrix ICA Editor, enabling applicants to configure a customized connection to Grants.gov. The suggested configuration parameters will assist applicants in configuring their file:

Connection = Published Application
Connect to = IE PureEdge
Network Protocol = TCP/IP
Server Location = 128.231.74.221
Encryption Level = 128 Bit
Window Size = 1024 x 768

Here is additional helpful links for Macintosh users:

PureEdge Instructions for Macintosh
PureEdge Support for Macintosh
Install PureEdge on a Macintosh using Virtual PC

For more help, contact the Grants.gov customer support center at support@grants.gov.

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