Citrix Server Available for Non-Windows Users.
As a part of our ongoing commitment to releasing new features and site enhancements, Grants.gov is proud to partner with NIH (National Institutes of Health) to launch Citrix server availability for all users.
Beginning December 20, 2005, non-Windows users will be able to download and complete the PureEdge forms by taking advantage of the free Citrix server. Non-Windows users are also able to submit completed grant applications via the Citrix environment. Instructions are provided below on how to use the Citrix server functionality.
Please note: A limited amount of users may access the Citrix Server at one time. Grants.gov strongly encourages you to save your application often and also log off when you are not working on your application package in order to maximize the use of this server. Please be aware that you should wait until you are close to completing your application package before you attach any documents to keep the size of your file as small possible. Lastly, the best time to work and submit your application on the Citrix Server is during the off-peak hours, which are between the hours of 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM EST.
Macintosh System Requirements:
- OS X Version 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, or 10.4.
- 128 MB of RAM
- 10 MB Disk Space
- PowerPC Processor
Download the Citrix Package for Macintosh OS X users
Citrix Installation and Important Tips
*If you do not meet the Macintosh System Requirements above, you may download the Citrix client at www.citrix.com.
Once you have downloaded the Citrix client, you may link to the Customized Citrix Package Setup Guide below for further instruction.
Customized Citrix Package Setup Guide
Citrix ICA File
Applicants who are unable to use the standard Grants.gov Citrix Package are encouraged to use the below configuration parameters with their system specific Citrix client. Citrix clients come with a Citrix ICA Editor which enables applicants to configure a customized Citrix connection to Grants.gov. The suggested configuration parameters will assist applicants in configuring their system specific Citrix configuration 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
To take full advantage of Grants.gov features — including Citrix server availability — don't forget to complete the Grants.gov registration process. It's required for submission.
Support
Non-Windows User PureEdge Support:
Frequent Questions from Non-Windows Users
Free Citrix Server/Client Application Access
Mac User PureEdge Support:
Although, the information below is specific to Mac users, it can be utilized to help Linux, Unix, GNU, and other Non-Windows users.
PureEdge Instructions for Macintosh
PureEdge Support for Macintosh
Install PureEdge on a Mactintosh using Virtual PC
To download a Citrix client, please visit: www.citrix.com.
For further technical assistance, please contact the Grants.gov customer support center at support@grants.gov
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Convert Documents to PDF
When completing a grant application package, you may find that some grant-making agencies
recommend that applicants submit attachments to Grants.gov as a PDF. Using PDF allows you to
preserve the formatting of your document.
How can you convert your documents to portable document format?
PDF generator software is available to help you save your documents as PDFs. There are
several programs available for both PCs and Macs, along with websites that will perform the
conversion for you.
Please note: When naming your file, please do not use special characters or spaces in the file
names. It has been found that files that do have special characters or spaces in the title are not
recognized as .pdfs by some systems.
The list below contains some of the PDF generators on the market, many of which are free or
very low-cost. Grants.gov does not endorse any particular software.
Note: Please consult vendor websites for additional information. The websites are listed in
alphabetical order and the vendor descriptions were accurate as of July 2004.
Adobe:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatstd/main.html
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC or Mac)
BLC Technologies:
http://www.gohtm.com/
Web-based converter. Vendor e-mails PDF back to you. (For PC or Mac)
Create Adobe PDF Online:
https://createpdf.adobe.com/index.pl/
Web-based converter. Vendor e-mails PDF back to you. (For PC or Mac)
CutePDF:
http://www.cutepdf.com
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)
Go2PDF:
http://www.go2pdf.com
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)
PdfF995:
http://site4.pdf995.com/
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)
PDFcreator
http://docupub.com/
Web-based converter. View PDF or e-mails PDF to you (For PC or Mac)
Win2PDF:
http://www.win2pdf.com/
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)
Zeon Corporation:
http://www.pdfwizard.com/
Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)
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