Cayuse, Inc.

Connect to Grants.gov with Cayuse424

Cayuse424 is a hosted Web application created specifically for Grants.gov and the complex federal grant proposal process. Cayuse424 helps organizations of all kinds succeed in applying for and managing federal funding.

Cayuse424 is a “Software as a Service” (SaaS) solution. The system is delivered over a secure Web browser connection, and can be deployed to proposal developers and administrators with little or no IT involvement. It also connects to financial and enterprise systems, creating a powerful hub for proposal development, routing, tracking and submission.

With Cayuse424, proposal development becomes substantially easier than with any other commercial or free technology. It was designed with the belief that there should be as few barriers as possible between scientific research and its federal funding sources.

Full Support for the SF424RR and Other Agencies For each opportunity posted on Grants.gov, Cayuse424 downloads the appropriate forms into the system, making it easy to select and apply for grants. Cayuse424 supports over 80% of the opportunities posted on Grants.gov, allowing direct submission for grants posted by NIH, NSF, AHRQ, CDC, CREES, ONR, and others.

Accuracy and Efficiency in Proposal Development Cayuse424, delivers an advanced validation engine. During proposal development, the system performs real-time error checking based on agency and opportunity-specific rules, Grants.gov validations and other business rules. You can instantly zoom in on a specific error or warning, allowing you to resolve issues and submit error-free proposals every time.

Centralized and Reusable Data Cayuse424 manages institutional information in one location, and applies it consistently to every proposal. Dozens of additional automation features speed data entry and budget calculations, freeing research staff from laborious and low-value tasks, allowing more time for management and planning.

Proposal Routing and Control Cayuse424 users can view, edit, and collaborate on proposals in any stage of development. The system allows you to view proposal progress, contributors, awarded proposals, subawards, and more.

Cayuse424 maintains a complete repository and history of your proposals. You can quickly sort and filter proposals, copy them, transform them to different opportunities, and delete them. You can also import subawards created by other organizations using Cayuse, and by your subcontractors that have a free account on Subawards.com.

All your research documents, such as Research Plans, BioSketches, appendices and cover letters, reside on your secure server for easy access, updating and reuse.