# Latest **URL:** https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/categories.md) --- ## [Code of Conduct](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/code-of-conduct/95)
**Author:** [@admin](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/code-of-conduct/95 "2025-05-20T15:06:11Z")
As contributors and maintainers of this project, we pledge to respect all people who contribute through reporting issues, posting feature requests, updating documentation, submitting pull requests or patches, and other a… --- ## [RFC: CommonGrants apply routes and models](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/rfc-commongrants-apply-routes-and-models/2681)
**Author:** [@Billy](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/Billy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/rfc-commongrants-apply-routes-and-models/2681 "2026-10-14T17:25:12Z")
Overview Hi all, CommonGrants recently introduced experimental support for grant applications in v0.2.0 release of the protocol. We’re now looking for feedback on the new routes, models, and other features introduced wit… --- ## [Simpler.Grants.gov Spring Collaborative Coding Challenge 2025 Info](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/simpler-grants-gov-spring-collaborative-coding-challenge-2025-info/23)
**Author:** [@admin](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/simpler-grants-gov-spring-collaborative-coding-challenge-2025-info/23 "2026-10-07T09:46:23Z")
The Collaborative Coding Challenge hosted by Simpler.Grants.gov starts on Monday, March 10th! Make sure you don’t miss out on it. This will be a great chance to collaborate with developers, subject matter experts, produc… --- ## [Interested in joining the first Open Source Group Cohort?](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/interested-in-joining-the-first-open-source-group-cohort/2705)
**Author:** [@admin](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/interested-in-joining-the-first-open-source-group-cohort/2705 "2026-10-07T09:45:43Z")
The Open Source Group (OSG) brings together developers and designers to work with the Simpler.Grants.gov team in shaping and improving the Simpler Grants software experience. Participants are compensated for their time. … --- ## [Request for Comments: CommonGrants protocol v0.1.0](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/request-for-comments-commongrants-protocol-v0-1-0/49)
**Author:** [@Billy](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/Billy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/request-for-comments-commongrants-protocol-v0-1-0/49 "2026-10-07T09:38:44Z")
Overview As part of the SimplerGrants initiative, we are drafting an open standard for sharing data about funding opportunities, applications, and awards across the grants ecosystem. This standard, called the CommonGran… --- ## [CommonGrants - Resources and general comments](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/commongrants-resources-and-general-comments/119)
**Author:** [@Billy](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/Billy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/commongrants-resources-and-general-comments/119 "2026-10-07T09:33:27Z")
Welcome CommonGrants is an open data standard for sharing information about funding opportunities, applications, and awards across grant platforms. Here are some resources to help you get started with CommonGrants: Co… --- ## [Changes to system integration specifications?](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/changes-to-system-integration-specifications/2710)
**Author:** [@ecox](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/ecox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/changes-to-system-integration-specifications/2710 "2026-10-07T09:33:00Z")
When Simpler.Grants.Gov replaces Grants.gov in 2027, will the integrations change for Federal grants management systems that post opportunities and ingest applications for the agencies or will our existing Grants.gov int… --- ## [Community Stewardship Kickoff Discussion](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/community-stewardship-kickoff-discussion/2716)
**Author:** [@Billy](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/Billy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/community-stewardship-kickoff-discussion/2716 "2026-10-07T09:35:49Z")
Here’s a few questions that we’ll be discussing in the Community Stewardship Group (CSG) kickoff for CommonGrants. Feel free to share your thoughts in the thread. What would make it easier for your organization to ado… --- ## [API Key Access for University Repository](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/api-key-access-for-university-repository/102)
**Author:** [@ryanblakeney](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/ryanblakeney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/api-key-access-for-university-repository/102 "2025-06-04T13:20:21Z")
Hello! I am trying to develop an internal repository for my university and I’m trying to figure out how to get an API access key so that I can flow information into the repository directly without having to download the… --- ## [Unable to reach dev-api.grants.gov endpoint (DNS resolution failure)](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/unable-to-reach-dev-api-grants-gov-endpoint-dns-resolution-failure/87)
**Author:** [@kodejai](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/kodejai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/unable-to-reach-dev-api-grants-gov-endpoint-dns-resolution-failure/87 "2025-05-09T15:30:56Z")
Hi team, We’ve been working on integrating the Grants.gov API using the API key credentials provided. However, we’re encountering a 403: Missing Authentication Token error when making requests. We’ve followed the guida… --- ## [Simpler.Grants.gov is excited to announce that you can now save funding opportunities and search queries!](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/simpler-grants-gov-is-excited-to-announce-that-you-can-now-save-funding-opportunities-and-search-queries/81)
**Author:** [@admin](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/simpler-grants-gov-is-excited-to-announce-that-you-can-now-save-funding-opportunities-and-search-queries/81 "2025-04-25T19:44:08Z")
Simpler.Grants.gov is excited to announce that you can now save funding opportunities and search queries! This gives you the power to organize and personalize your experience. Please check it out, save some opportunities… --- ## [Update on Internal Investigation into OpenAI / Simpler.Grants.gov API failures](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/update-on-internal-investigation-into-openai-simpler-grants-gov-api-failures/40)
**Author:** [@Btabaska](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/Btabaska)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/update-on-internal-investigation-into-openai-simpler-grants-gov-api-failures/40 "2025-03-18T18:55:55Z")
@Billy and I spent some time today looking into the issues that folks have been having with the API and we believe that we came out of it with some tips and helpful advice for what folks are running into. Authentication … --- ## [API Accessibility | Looking for Feedback: \`/v1/eligible\_applicants\` API Endpoint Feature](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/api-accessibility-looking-for-feedback-v1-eligible-applicants-api-endpoint-feature/33)
**Author:** [@GlennTatum](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/GlennTatum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/api-accessibility-looking-for-feedback-v1-eligible-applicants-api-endpoint-feature/33 "2025-03-13T15:03:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been hacking away at the grants codebase and came across something which could potentially increase the API accessibility in the client. Currently as for the frontend React client searchForOpportuniti… --- ## [Ideas for the Spring Coding Challenge Projects](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/ideas-for-the-spring-coding-challenge-projects/24)
**Author:** [@admin](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.simpler.grants.gov/t/ideas-for-the-spring-coding-challenge-projects/24 "2025-03-10T20:23:42Z")
Hey Everyone, Thank you for participating in the Spring Coding Challenge. We just started off the challenge with our optional kickoff meeting and brainstorming challenge. We wanted to create a thread where folks could p…