DocuSign E-Signature
Send, track, and archive legally binding e-signatures for every grant document — directly from Grant Search US.
Enterprise plan required
Upgrade to Enterprise to connect DocuSign for automated e-signature workflows.
E-Signature Validity Notice (ESIGN / UETA)
Electronic signatures are generally enforceable under the federal ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). However, certain grant documents may require wet (ink) signatures — including some federal forms, notarized documents, or documents where the funder explicitly requires original signatures. Always verify your funder's requirements before using e-signatures. Grant Search US and DocuSign do not guarantee the legal sufficiency of any electronic signature for your specific document — you bear sole responsibility for signature validity.
DocuSign Admin → Apps & Keys → Add App and Integration Key
Found in your DocuSign account settings under "Apps & Keys"
The DocuSign user ID of the account that will send envelopes
Generate under Apps & Keys → RSA Keypairs. Required for JWT authentication.
Fill all required fields (*) to enable the connect button
Supported Document Types
These templates are pre-built. Enterprise admins can also upload custom templates in the DocuSign template library.
Subaward Agreements
Auto-route to subrecipient signatories when a new subaward is created.
Post-Award Certifications
Collect certifications from program leads before each reporting period.
MOU / Partnership Agreements
Circulate MOUs as part of the application preparation workflow.
Federal Submission Certifications
Required SF-424 compliance certifications before submission.
NDAs for Grant Writers
Automatically send NDAs to newly invited team members.
Grant Award Acceptance Letters
Collect signed acceptance from funders after award notification.
What's Included
One-click Send
Send any document for e-signature directly from the grant record.
Status Sync
DocuSign envelope status updates in real time on the grant timeline.
Audit-ready Trail
Timestamped, court-admissible signature audit trail attached to every award.
Reminder Automation
Automatic reminders to pending signatories on a custom schedule.
Expiry Handling
Envelopes auto-expire and alert your team if not signed in time.
PDF Archive
Completed envelopes save as PDFs in the grant document vault.