This course demonstrates how to use the NIH ASSIST  and Grants.gov Workspace systems to initiate and prepare proposals. This session gives participants an overview of the process including requirements for using ASSIST, how to initiate and prepare a proposal, how to add optional forms, how to preview an application, and how to validate an application. Participants will also learn how to use the Grants.gov Workspace portal to initiate and prepare proposals.  Workspace is designed to work for individual applicants and large teams applying on behalf of an organization, so there are a variety of features for you to utilize.