KC S2S is a web-based system-to-system alternative for preparing, validating, and submitting proposals via Grants.gov that does not require the use of Adobe Forms. KC S2S serves as an add-on to Kuali Coeus (KC), USC’s proposal routing and approval system.
KC S2S is available to all USC researchers and administrators who have access to create proposals in KC.
All proposals that are capable of being submitted through Grants.gov must be submitted through KC S2S by clicking the “Create Proposal For Grants.gov Opportunity” link inside Kuali Coeus.
Once inside of the KC Proposal, you will see an additional “Grants.gov” Tab. This tab will contain a link that will take you directly into KC S2S, where you can develop and submit your proposal.
Please note that the rest of the KC Proposal still needs to be filled out. Additionally, you will not be able to navigate to the “Grants.gov” Tab until the “Proposal” Tab has been completely filled out and saved.
| System Access Requests | tarahelp@usc.edu |
| Technical Help | tarahelp@usc.edu |
| Proposal Preparation Assistance | DCG Officer |
| Adding Subaward Institutions | Adding Subaward Institutions (Quick Guide) |
| Adding Non-USC Key Persons | Adding Non-USC Key Persons (Quick Guide) |
To supplement the training provided by the TARA Team, the Department of Contracts and Grants has created a KCS2S Training Page that covers the following topics:
- Desktop Readiness & Browser Configuration
- Introduction to KC S2S
- Funding Opportunities
- Proposal Basics & Proposal Creation
- Proposal Budgets
- Subawards
Click here for a list of institutions that can import and export “.cayuse” files.