Alternate instructions for mac users

This does not follow the instructions supplied by Grants.gov BUT it works relatively well.
To Prepare Grants.gov Application Packages, etc., on Macs

Get a copy of Microsoft Virtual PC (VPC is free through TTU)

Get familiar with the program and how to launch it from MacOS X.

Once you are comfortable using it, go into VPC and download PureEdge from Grants.gov, following the instructions for Windows OS. You will get a program called ICS Viewer 6.0.2.

Interfacing between VPC and Mac OS

In Mac OS follow the directions to download Citrix to view and work in Grants.gov.

Once you have launched Citrix, put the Grants.gov address in the URL. This will allow you to browse, search, download and save the application packages.

Once you have found the application package you want to download, it is important to save it on the Z (network) drive. This is the drive that interfaces between VPC and Mac OS.

Saving Downloads

Before saving the application package from Grants.gov, it is suggested that you set up a VPC folder in your documents folder in MacOS X. This is the folder that will contain the information to be accessed between platforms.

When saving the application, save it to the Z drive (or network drive) in VPC documents folder.

Accessing your Download

Once in VPC you will need to copy (or drag and drop) the file onto the VPC desktop.

At this point, launch ICS Viewer and use it to open and work in the .xfd files from Grants.gov.

Any proposal work can be done in MacOS because all you need to do is save the file to the VPC folder and access it for uploading.

All the forms may be filled out using ICS Viewer in VPC mode.

The pureedgemacsupport.pdf is a very helpful guide–especially the FAQ section. This can be downloaded directly onto the Mac from Grants.gov.

This page is developed and maintained by
Philip Sechrist, Colette Solpietro.