Welcome to Cayuse424 – a web-based tool that facilitates preparation of proposals for submission to Grants.gov and works with all PC and MAC platforms. The links below provide information on accessing this system as well as preparing a proposal.

Getting Started with Cayuse424

Resources

Title Description
Introduction to Cayuse424 (.pdf) Presentation used in training
Cayuse424 Step by Step
Module 1 – Desktop Readiness How to configure the browser
Module 2 – Overview How to login to Cayuse424, changing passwords, and setting up user preferences
Module 3 – Updating and Maintaining a Professional Profile How to use Professional profiles to streamline the proposal creation process; also includes how to provide access (permission) to other users, e.g., administrators, for profile maintenance
Module 4 – Creating a Proposal How to create a proposal in Cayuse424; how to update the permission list for a proposal
Module 5 – Creating a Detailed Budget How to create a detailed budget for a proposal; also includes how to create a subaward
Module 6 – Attaching and Printing Documents How to attach pdf-formatted and source documents, as well as print attachments, to your proposal
Module 7 – Routing and Approval How to edit the routing chain for a proposal, and how to route proposal to your Sponsored Program Officer (SPO) for form approval
Module 8 – Submit Proposal How to submit proposal to Grants.gov
   
Sample Forms  
Cayuse424 Training  
Browser Configuration Browser configuration instructions
Frequently Asked Questions Listing of questions and answers
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on Cayuse Instructions for requesting that an FOA be added to Cayuse424

Working with Specific Federal Agencies

NIH

Cayuse424 NIH templates This page provides links to downloadable NIH resources, e.g., Research Plan and Biosketch templates, for use with Cayuse424
 
USDA