Grants.gov Downtime Maintenance Period of October 28-31
10/24/2023
By Holly Norton
The Grants.gov production site will be updated with a new look and feel following October maintenance. The Grants.gov Production site will be unavailable during the scheduled downtime maintenance period of October 28-31. Also, the Grants.gov training site will be updated to a new look and feel following the scheduled downtime maintenance period Oct. 25-27.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Enhanced User Experience: The new interface will feel more user-friendly, fresh, and modern.
- Responsive Design: Grants.gov will now be accessible on most devices.
- Enhanced Security: The upgraded website will feature enhanced security measures.
- Alignment with Federal Standards: Grants.gov will align with the United States Web Design System (USWDS), a federal standard designed to provide accessible and mobile-friendly websites to all users.
Grants.gov Content Will Remain Unchanged
Rest assured, while the look and feel of the site are getting a makeover, the content you rely on will remain the same. You'll find the same valuable resources and information, now presented in a more user-friendly format.
Action Required: Check Your Bookmarks
Please take a moment on or after Oct. 31, 2023, to check the URLs of any bookmarks you may have for Grants.gov. Some page URLs may change, so updating your bookmarks will ensure uninterrupted access to Grants.gov resources.
What to Expect Next
While many sections of the site will reflect the new look and feel, some sections, including post-login pages such as applicant, grantor, and subscription pages, are still pending updates. Some functionalities, such as Chatbot, may not be available immediately following the release. However, these functionalities will be included in the follow-up releases.
You can learn more by checking out the latest Grants.gov blog post.