**Grants.gov Applicant User Guide**

# Introduction

# For Applicants

Get Registered

Apply for Grants

Track My Application

# Introduction 

Grants.gov has been designed to make it easier for organizations to find
and apply for more than \$400 billion in Federal grants. With electronic
access to more than 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal
grant-making agencies, Grants.gov leverages the power of the Web to
streamline your grant acquisition process.

This user guide has been developed to help you navigate the Grants.gov
environment more easily. In it, you'll find an overview of every step of
the process -- whether you're an applicant or grant-making agency.

From getting started and registration to viewing and tracking completed
applications, this user guide offers clarification where and when you
need it.

**For Applicants: Get Registered: Organization Registration**

> Review this overview if you are submitting a grant **on behalf of** a
> company, state, local or tribal government, academia or research
> institution, not-for-profit or any other institution.
>
> If you are submitting an application as an individual, please move to
> the [Individual Registration]{.underline} section of the user guide.

# Instructions for Getting Registered for Organizations

1\. You may get started registering your organization by selecting **Get
Registered** in the navigation bar on the left side of each screen
within Grants.gov.

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2\. Once you land on the Get Registered screen, you will be presented
with two options. If you are submitting an application on behalf of an
organization -- not yourself -- click on **Organization Registration**
in the left navigation bar.

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3\. Registering your organization requires three basic steps:

> 1\. Register your organization\
> 2. Register yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative
> (AOR)\
> 3. Get authorized as an AOR by your organization

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# Organization Registration: Register Your Organization

To apply for grants through Grants.gov, your organization must first
obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. Then, you must
register your organization with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR).

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Grants.gov has developed a registration checklist to help you navigate
the process of obtaining a DUNS number and registering your organization
with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR).

# Instructions for reviewing the Registration Checklist for Organizations

Follow the steps below to review the Registration Checklist for
Organizations.

1.  To Access the Registration Checklist for Organizations, select
    **Organization Registration** from the left navigation of any
    Grants.gov page.

2.  Once on the Organization Registration page, select **Register Your
    Organization** from the sub-menu.

3.  Once on the Register Your Organization page, you may click the
    **Registration Checklist** link to download a handy document that
    details the steps your organization needs to follow to register to
    submit grants online through Grants.gov

4.  The Registration Checklist is a PDF document, which you may review
    on-screen or print and retain for future reference.

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The Registration Checklist for Organization screen will appear. The
checklist helps guide your organization through completing the
registration steps required to submit grants online through Grants.gov.

Remember, first you will need to obtain a DUNS number and then, you must
register with CCR.

# Obtaining a DUNS Number

# 

In order to register with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), a
requirement for registering with Grants.gov, your organization will need
a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. A DUNS number is a unique
nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B).

Tips for requesting a DUNS number

Please have the following information prepared:\
\
• Name of your organization\
• Organization address\
• Local phone number\
• Name of the CEO/Organization owner\
• Legal structure of the organization (corporation, partnership,
proprietorship)\
• Year the organization started\
• Primary line of business\
• Total number of employees (full and part time)

**Note:** As a result of obtaining a DUNS number, you have the option to
be included on D&B\'s marketing list that is sold to other companies. If
you do not want your name/organization included on this marketing list,
request not to be listed when you contact D&B.

**Instructions for Requesting a DUNS Number**\
Once you have completed the registration, your DUNS number should be
available the next business day.

Follow the steps below to request a DUNS number:

1.  Most large organizations, independent libraries, colleges and
    research universities already have DUNS numbers. Prior to requesting
    a DUNS number, you should investigate if your organization already
    has a DUNS number. You should ask your organization\'s chief
    financial officer, grant administrator, or authorizing official to
    provide your organization\'s DUNS number. Alternatively, you can
    determine if your organization has a DUNS online by using the DUNS
    web
    [registration.](http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=86F773905214D8A05CBA893D7E962D8F)
    The website is:

> <http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do>

2.  If your organization does not have a DUNS number, ask the chief
    financial officer, grant administrator, or authorizing official of
    your organization to register for a DUNS number. It is possible to
    request a DUNS number online via [web
    registration](http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=86F773905214D8A05CBA893D7E962D8F),
    the process can take up to 48 hours to complete. Therefore, we
    suggest you do this by phone, which will take about 10 minutes.
    There is no charge.\
    \
    If your organization is located outside of the United States, you
    can also request and register for a DUNS number online via [web
    registration](http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=86F773905214D8A05CBA893D7E962D8F).
    **\
    \
     **

> Please have the following information prepared before calling:\
> \
> • Name of your organization\
> • Organization address\
> • Local phone number\
> • Name of the CEO/Organization owner\
> • Legal structure of the organization (corporation, partnership,
> proprietorship)\
> • Year the organization started\
> • Primary line of business\
> • Total number of employees (full and part time)
>
> **Note:** As a result of obtaining a DUNS number, you have the option
> to be included on D&B\'s marketing list that is sold to other
> companies. If you do not want your name/organization included on this
> marketing list, request not to be listed when you contact D&B.

# Registering with CCR

The Central Contractor Registry (CCR) is a government-wide registry for
vendors doing business with the Federal government. The CCR centralizes
information about grant recipients and also provides a central location
for grant recipients to change organizational information. Grants.gov
uses the CCR to establish roles and IDs for electronic grant applicants.
In the future, not only electronic grant applicants, but all grant
applicants will be required to use the CCR.

Tips for registering with the CCR

1.  Information for registering with the CCR and online documents can be
    found at www.ccr.gov.

2.  Before registering, applicants and recipients should review the
    Central Contractor Registration Handbook (March 2003). In the
    handbook is a Registration Worksheet. You can also access this
    worksheet by browsing to http://www.ccr.gov/CCRRegTemplate.pdf. You
    will need Adobe Reader to view this worksheet.

3.  It is recommended that registrants print the registration worksheet
    and gather the needed information prior to starting the online
    registration process.

**Instructions for Registering**

If your organization has the necessary information ready, online
registration will take about 30 minutes to complete, depending upon the
size and complexity of your organization. If the organization completes
the CCR registration process by 6:00 PM EST and passes the IRS Tax
Identification validation, the organizational representatives will be
able to begin their registration process the very next business day.
Once your CCR registration becomes active, you will be able to register
with the Credential Provider.

1.  Visit the **CCR** website at [www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/)

> 2\. Click the **Start New Registration** link on the left of the
> screen.
>
> 3\. This will pop-up a reminder that you will need a DUNS number to
> register with CCR.

**Start New CCR Registration pop-up box**

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> 4\. If you have your DUNS number, click **Continue**. If you do not,
> follow the directions to register for a DUNS number. Detailed
> instructions can be found in the Requesting a **DUNS** topic.

5.  This will take you to the **CCR Registration** screen.

**CCR Registration screen**

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**Registration Worksheet for Grant Applicants/Recipients**

**General Information**

Enter information into all fields with an \"**M**\" (Mandatory Required)
placed next to the line. You will be unable to submit your registration
on-line unless all of the mandatory information is provided. Additional
information about specific fields is listed below:

**Cage Code**

For U.S. applicants, do not enter a Cage Code, one will be assigned.

For foreign applicants, follow the instructions in the CCR.

**Legal Business Name**

Enter the name of the business or entity as it appears on legal
documents.

**Business Name**

Enter the name of the organization/entity which is applying for a grant.

**Annual Revenue**

For some organizations/entities this can be an annual budget.

**Type of Organization**

In this section, indicate whether the organization/entity is Tax Exempt
or Not. Indicate what type or how the organization is recognized. Use
"Other" if the organization does not fit in the designated categories.

**Owner Information**

Fill-in if a sole proprietorship.

**Business Types**

As indicated, check all that apply. Check the ones that are the closest
description to your organization. Most grant applicants can use
"Nonprofit Institution" plus any other type that may fit the
description. (The listing is being revised to include grant applicants'
business types.)

**Party Performing Certification**

Enter information only if the organization has a certification from SBA.
Most grant recipients and applicants do not fall into this category.

**Goods and Services**

This section is required. It will require the grant applicant/recipient
to look up a code and enter the ones that best fit the type of services
the organization provides. It is not required to fill-in all the spaces
provided for the codes.

**NAICS Code**

Is required. Follow the instructions.

**SIC Code**

Is required. Follow the instructions.

**Financial Information**

Follow the instructions found in the CCR Handbook on page 14 -- the Tax
Identification Number information will be validated at IRS;
http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.pdf

**Registration Acknowledgement and Point of Contact Information**

Enter information into all fields with an \"**M**\" (Mandatory Required)
placed next to the line. You will be unable to submit your registration
on-line unless all of the mandatory information is provided. Additional
information about specific fields is listed below:

**CCR Point of Contact**

Mandatory. Enter the name of the person that knows and acknowledges that
the information in the CCR is current, accurate and complete. The person
named here will be the only person within the registering organization
to receive the Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN) via email or
U.S. mail services. The registrant and the alternate are the only people
authorized to share the information with the CCR Assistance Center
personnel. An email address is required. An alternate is also required
for registration.

**Government Business Point of Contact**

Not mandatory; review CCR Handbook on page 16;
http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.pdf.

**Electronic Business Point of Contact**

Mandatory. The E-Business Point of Contact is the individual designated
by your organization who will become the sole authority within the
organization to designate, or revoke, an individual's ability to submit
grant applications on behalf of his organization through Grants.gov.
Your email address and phone number are required. An alternate is also
required for registration.

The Grants.gov E-Business Point of Contact will have the responsibility
of assigning the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to all who register to
submit applications for their organization. The E-Business Point of
Contact will receive an email each time someone registers with
Grants.gov in order to be able to submit applications on behalf of their
organization. The E-Business Point of Contact will need to login to the
E-Business Point of Contact section of Grants.gov and manually assign
the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to designate someone as an "Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR).\"

**Past Performance Point of Contact**

Not required.

**Marketing Partner ID (MPIN)   **

Mandatory for Grants.gov submission. This is a self-defined access code
that will be shared with authorized electronic partner applications. The
MPIN will act as your password in other systems. The MPIN must be nine
positions and contain at least one alpha character, one number and no
spaces or special characters.

The E-Business Point of Contact designated by your organization will
need to know the MPIN to login to Grants.gov.

**Registration Notification**

If your registration was submitted successfully then you will you
receive two letters via U.S. mail or email. This first notice is to
welcome you to CCR and will include a copy of your registration. The
second notice contains your confidential Trading Partner Identification
Number (TPIN). Receipt of your TPIN not only confirms that you are
successfully registered in CCR, it is your confidential password, to
change your CCR information.

**Organization Registration: Registering as an AOR**

Once the CCR Registration is complete, your organization is finished
registering. Now you must register with Grants.gov to establish yourself
as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), an individual
authorized to submit grant applications for your organization.

There are two elements required to complete this step -- obtaining a
username and password from the Grants.gov Credential Provider and then
registering with Grants.gov. Both of these elements must be completed
before receiving authorization by your organization.

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Grants.gov has developed a registration checklist to help you navigate
the process of registering yourself as an AOR (Authorized Organization
Representative) and registering with Grants.gov.

# Instructions for reviewing the AOR Registration Checklist 

Follow the steps below to review the AOR Registration Checklist

1.  To view the AOR Registration Checklist, select **Organization
    Registration** from the left navigation of any Grants.gov page.

2.  Once on the Organization Registration page, select **Register as an
    AOR** from the sub-menu.

3.  Once on the Register as an AOR page, you may click the **AOR**
    **Registration Checklist** link to download a handy document that
    details the steps you need to follow to become recognized as an
    Authorized Organization Representative.

4.  The AOR Registration Checklist is a PDF document, which you may
    review on-screen or print and retain for future reference.

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The AOR Registration Checklist screen will appear. The checklist helps
guide you through the process of completing necessary steps to become an
AOR.

**Organization Registration: Register as an AOR: Register with the
Credential Provider**

# Registering with the Credential Provider

In order to safeguard the security of your electronic information,
Grants.gov utilizes E-Authentication -- the Federal program that ensures
secure transactions. E-Authentication defines the level of trust or
trustworthiness of the parties involved in a transaction through the use
of Credential Providers. It is the process of determining with certainty
that someone really is who he/she claims to be. Grants.gov uses
Operational Research Consultants (ORC) as its Credential Provider.

Tips for registering with the Credential Provider

1.  **Your CCR registration must be complete and active before you can
    register with the Credential Provider.**

2.  Once you have completed the online CCR Registration, it will take
    approximately 6 business days before your CCR Registration becomes
    active.

3.  Once you are registered with the Credential Provider, you will
    create a username and password. You will use this username and
    password for your registration at Grants.gov. This username and
    password is used to submit your application package to the
    appropriate government agency safely and securely through
    Grants.gov.

#### Instructions for Registering with the Credential Provider

Your organization's CCR registration must be complete and active before
you can register with the Credential Provider. Follow the steps below to
register with the Credential Provider.

1.  Click **Get Registered** in the left navigation of any **Grants.gov
    page**.  This will take you to the **Get Registered** screen.

2.  Under the **Get Registered** heading, click **Organization
    Registration** in the left navigation.

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3.  Under Organization Registration, click **Register as an AOR**. This
    will take you to the Register as an AOR screen.

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4.  Once you are on the Register as an AOR screen, select **Register
    with the Credential Provider**.

5.  The Register with the Credential Provider screen will allow you to
    select a link that will direct you to the Grants.gov Credential
    Provider, Operation Research Consultants, Inc. Click this link to
    continue to the Credential Provider and begin registration.

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6.  You will be prompted to enter your organization's DUNS Number. Your
    organization's CCR registration must be complete and active before
    you can register with the Credential Provider.

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7.  After entering your organization's DUNS Number, you will be taken to
    the eAuthentication website where you will be able to create your
    Username and Password.

8.  You may be prompted that you are entering a secure site. Click
    **OK** to continue.

9.  The **eAuthentication** screen is now visible. Click the **User ID**
    button.

**eAuthentication screen**

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8.  This will take you to the **User Information** screen. Enter all of
    the required information in the appropriate fields. Required fields
    are noted by an asterisk **\***. Click the **Submit** button.

**User Information screen**

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9.  This will take you to the **User Password** screen. Complete all of
    the necessary fields and click the **Submit** button.

**User Password screen**

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10. This will take you a **Confirmation** screen. Record the User ID and
    password that you entered because you will need this information to
    **Register with Grants.gov**.

**Confirmation screen**

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Once you have registered with ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential Provider and
received your username and password, you will need to register with
Grants.gov. After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business
Point of Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will
receive a notification stating that you have registered. The E-Business
Point of Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz section of
Grants.gov and assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to you. You will
be able to log-in to see if you have received your authorized status by
logging-in as an Applicant. You can find a quick link on the right side
of any screen throughout the website.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE E-BUSINESS POINT
OF CONTACT HAS COMPLETED THE AUTHORIZATION OF YOUR GRANTS.GOV PROFILE.

#### I forgot my password

In the event that you forget your password, you can obtain a new
password from the Credential Provider:

If you have forgotten your password, complete the following steps:

If you have forgotten your password, you will need to get it reset at
the E-Authentication Credential Provider's website. Go to
<https://e-auth.orc.com/reg/forgotReset.html> and enter your Username.
You will then be prompted to change your password. This information will
automatically be updated at the Grants.gov website.

**I forgot my username**

Please contact ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential Provider at 800-386-6820 or
via email at eauthhelp@orc.com. You may be required to re-register. If
you are required to re-register with the Credential Provider, you will
need to re-register your new username and password with Grants.gov.

**Organization Registration: Register as an AOR: Register with
Grants.gov**

Once your registration with ORC, Grants.gov's Credential Provider, is
complete, you must Register with Grants.gov.

Tips for registering with Grants.gov

1.  Once you have registered with ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential
    Provider, and received your username and password, you will need to
    register with Grants.gov. You should wait approximately 20 minutes
    after completing the Credential Provider registration before
    registering with Grants.gov.

2.  After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
    Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive
    a notification stating that you have registered.

3.  The E-Business Point of Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz
    section of Grants.gov and assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role
    to you. Once the E-Business Point of Contact completes this process,
    you will receive an email confirming that you can submit grants on
    behalf of your organization. You will then be able to submit grants
    through Grants.gov.

There are two paths to complete your registration. Both are outlined
below.

From the E-Authentication website, directly after creating your Username
and Password:

1\. After receiving your confirmation screen, you will find a link
referenced to Grants.gov. Select that link to be directed to the
Grants.gov website and set-up your new Granst.gov profile.

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height="4.071527777777778in"}

2.  Next, enter the Username and Password you just created at the
    E-Authentication website and select "Register".

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#### 

#### At the next screen, enter in the information to set-up your User Profile. If you are registering on behalf of an organization, make sure that the AOR button is selected.

#### At the next screen, enter in the information to set-up your User Profile. If you are registering on behalf of an organization, make sure that the AOR button is selected.

3.  Enter your first name in the **First** field.

4.  Enter your last name in the **Last** field.

5.  Enter your business telephone number in the **Tel** field.

6.  Enter your business email address in the **Email** field.

7.  Enter your title in the **Title** field.

8.  Enter your DUNS number that was entered in the CCR registration in
    the DUNS or DUNS + 4 field.

9.  Click the **Cancel** button to return to the previous screen.\
    OR

10. Click the **Submit** button to register with Grants.gov.

After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive a
notification stating that you have registered. The E-Business Point of
Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz section of Grants.gov and
assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to you.

#### 

#### 

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#### 

#### After you have completed the profile, you will get an AOR Initiated confirmation screen. You will still need to have your E-Business POC log-in and authorize your profile.

#### 

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#### 

#### From the Grants.gov Website, you must still have completed your **Credential Provider** registration and received your user name and password before you can register with Grants.gov. Follow the steps below to register with Grants.gov.

#### 

1.  Click **Get Registered** on the left side of any Grants.gov screen.
    This will take you to the **Get Registered** screen.

2.  Under the **Get Registered** heading, click the **Organization
    Registration** link on the left navigation.

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3.  Next, select **Register as an AOR** from the Organization
    Registration submenu.

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4.  This takes you to the **Register** screen which displays information
    about how to register as an AOR. Click **Register with Grants.gov**
    from the Register as an AOR submenu**.**

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5.  This will take you to the Register with Grants.gov screen. Click on
    the **Register with Grants.gov link** at the bottom of the screen.

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6.  Enter the user name and password that you received from the
    Credential Provider in the **User name** and **Password** fields.
    **Remember** ­­-- the password you received from the Credential
    Provider may contain both upper and lowercase letters. Be sure to
    enter the exact password you received.

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#### 

#### At the next screen, enter in the information to set-up your User Profile. If you are registering on behalf of an organization, make sure that the AOR button is selected.

7.  Enter your first name in the **First** field.

8.  Enter your last name in the **Last** field.

9.  Enter your business telephone number in the **Tel** field.

10. Enter your business email address in the **Email** field.

11. Enter your title in the **Title** field.

12. Enter your DUNS number that was entered in the CCR registration in
    the DUNS or DUNS + 4 field.

13. Click the **Cancel** button to return to the previous screen.\
    OR

14. Click the **Submit** button to register with Grants.gov.

After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive a
notification stating that you have registered. The E-Business Point of
Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz section of Grants.gov and
assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to you.

#### 

#### 

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#### 

#### After you have completed the profile, you will get an AOR Initiated confirmation screen. You will still need to have your E-Business POC log-in and authorize your profile.

#### 

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> height="2.6958333333333333in"}

**Note**: The E-Business Point of Contact will not be able to log into
the E-Biz section of Grants.gov for the first time until one AOR has
completed the Credential Provider and Grants.gov registration.

Once the E-Business Point of Contact assigns the \"Authorized
Applicant\" role to you, you will receive an email stating that you have
been designated as an AOR and will be able to submit grants through
Grants.gov.

#### If you forget your password

In the event that you forget your password, you can obtain a new
password from the Credential Provider:

If you have forgotten your password, you will need to get it reset at
the E-Authentication Credential Provider's website. Go to
<https://e-auth.orc.com/reg/forgotReset.html> and enter your Username.
You will then be prompted to change your password. This information will
automatically be updated at the Grants.gov website.

#### If you forget your username

Please contact ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential Provider at 800-386-6820 or
via email at eauthhelp@orc.com. You may be required to re-register. If
you are required to re-register with the Credential Provider, you will
need to re-register your new username and password with Grants.gov.

# 

# 

#  

# Organization Registration: AOR Authorization

# Authorize your AORs

Prior to submitting grant application packages, representatives of your
organization need to register to submit on behalf of your organization.
Your organization\'s E-Business Point of Contact (POC), identified
during CCR Registration, must authorize someone to become an Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR). This safeguards your organization
from individuals who may attempt to submit grant application packages
without permission. Note: In some organizations, a person may serve as
both an E-Business POC and an AOR.

After an AOR registers Grants.gov, the E-Business POC will have to
approve the request. They will approve the request after the AOR has
completed the following two steps:

• AORs Register with the Credential Provider

• AORs Register with Grants.gov.

After the AOR has submitted their request, the E-Business POC will
complete the 3rd step in this process as depicted on the page.

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Grants.gov has developed a registration checklist to help you register
and authorize your organization's AOR (Authorized Organization
Representative).

# Instructions for reviewing the Checklist for Registering AORs

Follow the steps below to review the Checklist for Registering AORs.

5.  To Access the Checklist for Registering AORS, select Organization
    **Registration** from the left navigation of any Grants.gov page.

6.  Once on the Organization Registration page, select **Authorize AOR**
    from the sub-menu.

7.  Once on the Authorize AORs page, you may click **Authorize Your
    AORs** from the left navigation. At the bottom of this page, select
    the Checklist link to download a handy document that details the
    steps your organization needs to follow to authorize your AORs.

8.  The Registration Checklist is a PDF document, which you may review
    on-screen or print and retain for future reference.

![](media/image23.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

# Organization Registration: AOR Authorization: Login as an E-Biz POC

The E-Business Point of Contact (POC) performs the final step in the
Grants.gov registration process. The E-Biz POC actually authorizes
someone to submit a grant application on behalf of their organization.
This step safeguards an organization from individuals who may attempt to
submit a grant application package without permission. Only one E-Biz
POC is assigned per each of an organization's DUNS (Data Universal
Number System) number. If your organization only has one DUNS Number,
then there will be only one E-Biz POC for your organization.

1.  To log-in as an E-Business Point of Contact, select **Organization
    Registration** from the left navigation.

2.  From the submenu, click on **AOR Authorization**.

3.  Once you have landed on the AOR Authorization page, choose Login as
    an E-Biz POC.

> ![](media/image24.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

4.  Select the Login as an E-Biz POC link at the bottom of the screen.
    Enter your organization's DUNS Number and M-PIN.

![](media/image25.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="3.823611111111111in"}

**Instructions for Assigning the Authorized Applicant Role**

Follow the steps below to assign the Authorized Applicant Role.

1.  Login to the E-Biz section of Grants.gov. This will take you to the
    **E-Biz Welcome** screen.

**E-Biz Welcome screen**

![](media/image26.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.079861111111111in"}

2.  Click the Manage Applicants link on the left of the screen. This
    will take you to the **Manage Applicants** screen.

**Manage Applicants screen**

![](media/image27.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="2.823611111111111in"}

3.  Select the name of the person for whom you want to assign the
    Authorized Applicant role by clicking in the checkbox next to that
    person's name.

4.  Click the **Reassign Roles button.** This will take you to the
    **Reassign User Roles** screen**.**

**Reassign Roles screen**

![](media/image28.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.079861111111111in"}

5.  Select the Authorized Applicant role in the Remaining Roles box by
    clicking it.

6.  Click the double arrow pointing toward the Current Roles box.

7.  To save your changes, click the Continue button. The AOR will now be
    able to submit an application. OR to cancel your changes, click the
    Cancel Reassign button.

8.  Click the double arrow pointing toward the Current Roles box.

9.  To save your changes, click the Continue button. The AOR will now be
    able to submit an application. OR to cancel your changes, click the
    Cancel Reassign button.

10. Once you have reassigned roles, the applicant is now authorized and
    can submit applications on Grants.gov.

# For Applicants: Get Registered: Individual Registration

> Review this overview if you are submitting a grant **on your behalf**,
> and not on behalf of a company, state, local or tribal government,
> academia, or other type of organization.
>
> If you are submitting an application on behalf of an organization,
> please move to the [Organization Registration]{.underline} section of
> the user guide.

# Instructions for Getting Registered for Individuals

1\. You may get started registering your organization by selecting **Get
Registered** in the navigation bar on the left side of each screen
within Grants.gov.

![](media/image29.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

2\. Once you land on the Get Registered screen, you will be presented
with two options. If you are submitting an application on your own
behalf -- not on behalf of an organization -- click on **Individual
Registration** in the left navigation bar.

![](media/image30.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

3\. Registering as an individual requires two basic steps.

> 1\. Register with the Credential Provider\
> 2. Register with Grants.gov

![](media/image31.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

**For Applicants: Get Registered: Individual Registration: Register with
the Credential Provider**

In order to safeguard the security of your electronic information,
Grants.gov utilizes E-Authentication - the Federal program that ensures
secure transactions. E-Authentication defines the level of trust or
trustworthiness of the parties involved in a transaction through the use
of Credential Providers. It is the process of determining with certainty
that someone really is who he/she claims to be. Grants.gov is using
Operational Research Consultants (ORC) as its Credential Provider.

Tips for registering with the Credential Provider

1.  **Your CCR registration must be complete and active before you can
    register with the Credential Provider.**

2.  Once you have completed the online registration, it will take
    approximately 6 business days before your CCR registration becomes
    active.

3.  Once you are registered with ORC, you will receive an ID and
    password. This ID and password is used to submit you application
    package to the appropriate government agency safely and securely
    through Grants.gov.

#### Instructions for Registering with the Credential Provider

Your CCR registration must be complete and active before you can
register with the Credential Provider. Follow the steps below to
register with the Credential Provider.

1.  Click on **Get Registered** tab on the left side of any screen on
    **Grants.gov**. This will take you to the **Get Registered** screen.

2.  Under the **Get Registered** heading, click the **Individual
    Registration** link on the left navigation.

![](media/image32.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

3.  This takes you to the **Individual Registration** screen.
    Information about how to get started as an **Individual** is now
    displayed. Click the **Register with the Credential Provider** link
    in the submenu.

![](media/image31.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

5.  This will take you to the **Register with the Credential Provider**
    screen where you will need to enter the **Funding Opportunity
    Number** and then click **Register**.

**Register with the Credential Provider screen**

![](media/image33.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

# 

10. After entering your organization's DUNS Number, you will be taken to
    the eAuthentication website where you will be able to create your
    Username and Password.

11. You may be prompted that you are entering a secure site. Click
    **OK** to continue.

12. The **eAuthentication** screen is now visible. Click the **User ID**
    button.

**eAuthentication screen**

![](media/image13.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

9.  This will take you to the **User Information** screen. Enter all of
    the required information in the appropriate fields. Required fields
    are noted by an asterisk **\***. Click the **Submit** button.

**User Information screen**

![](media/image14.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

10. This will take you to the **User Password** screen. Complete all of
    the necessary fields and click the **Submit** button.

**User Password screen**

![](media/image15.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in" height="2.65625in"}

11. This will take you a **Confirmation** screen. Record the User ID and
    password that you entered because you will need this information to
    **Register with Grants.gov**.

**Confirmation screen**

![](media/image16.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in" height="2.65625in"}

You will need to now go to the next step and set-up your profile at
Grants.gov using this username and password.

#### I forgot my password

In the event that you forget your password, you can obtain a new
password from the Credential Provider:

If you have forgotten your password, complete the following steps:

If you have forgotten your password, you will need to get it reset at
the E-Authentication Credential Provider's website. Go to
<https://e-auth.orc.com/reg/forgotReset.html> and enter your Username.
You will then be prompted to change your password. This information will
automatically be updated at the Grants.gov website.

**I forgot my username**

Please contact ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential Provider at 800-386-6820 or
via email at eauthhelp@orc.com. You may be required to re-register. If
you are required to re-register with the Credential Provider, you will
need to re-register your new username and password with Grants.gov.

# 

# Instructions for reviewing the Credential Provider Registration Checklist 

Follow the steps below to review the Credential Provider Registration
Checklist

> To view the Credential Provider Registration Checklist, select
> **Individual Registration** from the left navigation of any Grants.gov
> page.
>
> Once on the Individual Registration page, select **Register with the
> Credential Provider** from the submenu.
>
> Once on the Register with the Credential Provider page, you may click
> the **Registration Checklist** link at the bottom of the page to
> download a handy document that details the steps you need to follow to
> become registered with the Credential Provider.
>
> The Registration Checklist is a PDF document, which you may review
> on-screen or print and retain for future reference.

![](media/image34.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

The Credential Provider Registration Checklist screen will appear. The
checklist helps guide you through the process of completing necessary
steps to become registered with the Credential Provider.

**For Applicants: Get Registered: Individual Registration: Register with
Grants.gov**

Tips for registering with Grants.gov

1.  Once you have registered with ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential
    Provider, and received your username and password, you will need to
    register with Grants.gov. You should wait approximately 20 minutes
    after completing the Credential Provider registration before
    registering with Grants.gov.

2.  After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
    Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive
    a notification stating that you have registered.

There are two ways to complete your registration process. First is from
the confirmation screen at the Credential Provider's website.

From the E-Authentication website, directly after creating your Username
and Password:

1\. After receiving your confirmation screen, you will find a link
referenced to Grants.gov. Select that link to be directed to the
Grants.gov website and set-up your new Granst.gov profile.

![](media/image17.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.071527777777778in"}

11. Next, enter the Username and Password you just created at the
    E-Authentication website and select "Register".

![](media/image18.png){width="5.9944444444444445in" height="4.2in"}

#### 

#### At the next screen, check the Individual box. This will default the DUNS Number field to 000000000INDV

12. Enter your first name in the **First** field.

13. Enter your last name in the **Last** field.

14. Enter your business telephone number in the **Tel** field.

15. Enter your business email address in the **Email** field.

16. Enter your title in the **Title** field.

17. Click the **Cancel** button to return to the previous screen.\
    OR

18. Click the **Submit** button to register with Grants.gov.

After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive a
notification stating that you have registered. The E-Business Point of
Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz section of Grants.gov and
assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to you.

#### 

#### 

#### ![](media/image19.png){width="4.735416666666667in" height="2.591666666666667in"}

#### 

#### After you have completed the profile, you will a confirmation screen. You have completed the registration process and you will be able to submit applications on Grants.gov.

#### 

#### PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS.

#### 

#### 

**You can also register directly from Grants.gov. Follow the
instructions below for that information:**

#### Instructions for Registering with Grants.gov

#### You must have completed your **Credential Provider** registration and received your user name and password before you can register with Grants.gov. Follow the steps below to register with Grants.gov.

#### 

#### 

1.  Click the **Get Registered** tab on the left side of any Grants.gov
    screen. This will take you to the **Get Registered** screen.

![](media/image35.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

2.  Under the **Get Registered** heading, click on **Individual
    Registration** in the submenu.

![](media/image35.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

3.  Information about Individual Registration is now displayed. Click
    **Register with Grants.gov** in the subnavigation to be taken to the
    Register with Grants.gov page.

![](media/image36.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

4.  This takes you to the **Register** screen which displays information
    about how to register as an Individual. Enter your username and
    password and click Register.

> ![](media/image18.png){width="5.9944444444444445in" height="4.2in"}

5.  This will take you to the **Register with Grants.gov** screen. Enter
    the user name and password that you received from the Credential
    Provider in the **User name** and **Password** fields.
    **Remember** - the password you received from the Credential
    Provider may contain both upper and lowercase letters. Be sure to
    enter the exact password you received.

#### At the next screen, check the Individual box. This will default the DUNS Number field to 000000000INDV

7.  Enter your first name in the **First** field.

8.  Enter your last name in the **Last** field.

9.  Enter your business telephone number in the **Tel** field.

10. Enter your business email address in the **Email** field.

11. Enter your title in the **Title** field.

12. Click the **Cancel** button to return to the previous screen.\
    OR

13. Click the **Submit** button to register with Grants.gov.

After you have registered with Grants.gov, the E-Business Point of
Contact listed on your organization\'s CCR registration will receive a
notification stating that you have registered. The E-Business Point of
Contact will then need to log into the E-Biz section of Grants.gov and
assign the \"Authorized Applicant\" role to you.

#### 

#### 

#### ![](media/image19.png){width="4.735416666666667in" height="2.591666666666667in"}

#### 

#### After you have completed the profile, you will a confirmation screen. You have completed the registration process and you will be able to submit applications on Grants.gov.

#### 

#### PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS.

#### I forgot my password

In the event that you forget your password, you can obtain a new
password from the Credential Provider:

If you have forgotten your password, complete the following steps:

If you have forgotten your password, you will need to get it reset at
the E-Authentication Credential Provider's website. Go to
<https://e-auth.orc.com/reg/forgotReset.html> and enter your Username.
You will then be prompted to change your password. This information will
automatically be updated at the Grants.gov website.

**I forgot my username**

Please contact ORC, Grants.gov\'s Credential Provider at 800-386-6820 or
via email at eauthhelp@orc.com. You may be required to re-register. If
you are required to re-register with the Credential Provider, you will
need to re-register your new username and password with Grants.gov.

# Instructions for reviewing the Grants.gov Registration Checklist 

Follow the steps below to review the Grants.gov Registration Checklist.

> To view the Grants.gov Registration Checklist, select **Individual
> Registration** from the left navigation of any Grants.gov page.
>
> Once on the Individual Registration page, select **Register with
> Grants.gov** from the submenu.
>
> Once on the Register with Grants.gov page, you may click the
> **Registration Checklist** link at the bottom of the page to download
> a handy document that details the steps you need to follow to become
> registered with Grants.gov.
>
> The Registration Checklist is a PDF document, which you may review
> on-screen or print and retain for future reference.

![](media/image37.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

The Grants.gov Registration Checklist screen will appear. The checklist
helps guide you through the process of completing necessary steps to
become registered with Grants.gov.

**For Applicants: Find Grant Opportunities**

Grants.gov has been designed to help you search for grant opportunities
throughout the Federal government. You have two options: Search Grant
Opportunities online and in real time, or Receive Email Alerts detailing
new grant postings.

To find grant opportunities on Grants.gov, simply select **Find Grant
Opportunities** from the navigation on the left side of any Grants.gov
screen. This will take you to the Find Grant Opportunities screen, where
you will be able to choose whether you'd like to search grant
opportunities online or be notified of new grant postings by email.

![](media/image38.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

**For Applicants: Find Grant Opportunities: Search Opportunities**

To search for opportunities online and in real time, simply click
**Search Opportunities** in the Find Grant Opportunities submenu. This
will take you to the Search Opportunities page.

![](media/image39.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

Once on the Search Opportunities page, you may conduct a basic search,
browse grant opportunities by category, browse by agency or conduct an
advanced search.

To **conduct a basic search**, simply click on Find Grant Opportunities
in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then, select Search
Opportunities from the submenu, and click on Basic Search. The Basic
Search page will appear.

![](media/image40.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

To **browse grant opportunities** **by category**, simply click on Find
Grant Opportunities in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov page.
Then, select Search Opportunities from the submenu, and click on Browse
by Category. The Browse by Category page will appear.

![](media/image41.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

To **browse grant opportunities by agency**, simply click on Find Grant
Opportunities in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then,
select Search Opportunities from the submenu, and click on Browse by
Agency. The Browse by Agency page will appear.

![](media/image42.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

To **conduct an advanced search**, simply click on Find Grant
Opportunities in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then,
select Search Opportunities from the submenu, and click Advanced Search.
The Advanced Search page will appear.

![](media/image43.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.247916666666667in"}

**For Applicants: Find Grant Opportunities: Email Subscription**

Grants.gov is designed to allow users to register (subscribe) to receive
email notifications of new grant postings that meet specific criteria.

To register to receive grant postings that meet the needs of yourself or
your organization, simply click Find Grant Opportunities from the left
side navigation. Then, choose **Email Subscription** from the submenu.

![](media/image44.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

Once on the Email Subscription page, you may elect to be notified of all
grants, those with advanced criteria, grants with a specific Funding
Opportunity Number (FON), or, you may choose to unsubscribe from
receiving email notifications.

To **receive email about all grants**, simply click on Find Grant
Opportunities in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then,
select Email Subscriptions from the submenu, and click on All Grants.
The All Grants page will appear and allow you to subscribe.

![](media/image45.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.175694444444445in"}

To be notified about **grants with advanced criteria**, simply click on
Find Grant Opportunities in the left side navigation on any Grants.gov
page. Then, select Email Subscriptions from the submenu, and click on
Advanced Criteria. The Advanced Criteria page will appear and allow you
to subscribe.

![](media/image46.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.247916666666667in"}

To be notified about grants with a **specific Funding Opportunity Number
(FON)**, simply click on Find Grant Opportunities in the left side
navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then, select Email Subscriptions from
the submenu, and click on Specific FON. The Specific FON page will
appear and allow you to subscribe.

![](media/image47.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

To **unsubscribe**, simply click on Find Grant Opportunities in the left
side navigation on any Grants.gov page. Then, select Email Subscriptions
from the submenu, and click Unsubscribe. The Unsubscribe page will
appear and allow you to unsubscribe from receiving emails. You will need
to confirm your unsubscription. An email will be sent to your registered
email address. Just simply click the link enclosed in the email and the
unsubscription will be completed.

![](media/image48.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

**For Applicants: Apply for Grants**

Applying at Grants.gov can reduce your costs and the time required to
find opportunities and process your application. The site provides
access to multiple grantors and reduces paperwork, postal costs and
storage costs, in addition to its efficiency as a one-stop storehouse of
grants information.

By downloading a grant application package, you can view it offline,
giving you the flexibility to complete the application when and where
you want. You can also route it through your organization for easy
review and then submit it with a simple click.

Before you apply, remember you must be
[registered](http://67.154.222.91/applicants/get_registered.jsp), and
you must have the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and/or CFDA number of
the desired grant. Once those steps are complete, you will be ready to
download the application package and begin the 4-step process to apply
for a grant:

**Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Instructions**\
You should have the FON and/or CFDA number. If not, return to [Find
Grant
Opportunities](http://67.154.222.91/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp)
to search for this information.

In order to view the application package, you will need to install the
[PureEdge
Viewer](http://www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe), \[link
to a small, free program that provides access to the grant
application\]. To operate the PureEdge Viewer, your computer must meet
certain [system requirements](javascript:void()). If you are a
non-Windows user, please refer to this [support
page](http://67.154.222.91/resources/resources.jsp).

You can also find the grant application package from your search
results. Click the "How to Apply" button at the top of the screen. In
the next screen, you will be access the application package and
instructions.

**Step 2: Complete the Selected Grant Application Package**\
\
Once you have downloaded the application package, you can complete it
offline, a handy feature that allows you to share the document in your
office and complete it at your own pace.

Instructions are available to assist you on the application package
cover sheet to explain how to open and use the forms in the application
package. Also, you will have direct access to the agency application
instructions, which will include all the necessary information on what
is required for your submission.  

Note:

-   Save your application to your computer as changes are NOT
    automatically saved.

-   Remember to click the Save button when you have completed the
    package and are ready to submit it.

-   The package cannot be submitted until all required fields have been
    completed.

If you're having problems completing the process, view our [Frequently
Asked Questions](http://67.154.222.91/help/applicant_faqs.jsp).

A training demonstration of [How to Complete an Application
Package](http://67.154.222.91/images/Application_Package.swf)

**Step 3: Submit a completed Grant Application Package**\
\
Using the username ID and password you entered when you registered with
a Credential Provider, you can submit your application package. In order
to submit your application, you must already be registered and you will
need to have already completed the application package using the
PureEdge Viewer.

The "Submit" button on the application package cover page will only
become active after you have completed all required forms, attached all
required documents, and saved your application package. Click on the
"Submit" button once this process is complete and you are ready to send
the completed application to Grants.gov.

Next, review the provided application summary to confirm the application
will be submitted to the correct program. Click the "Yes" button if this
information is correct and you are ready to submit the application. If
you are not already connected to the Internet, you will be directed to
do so and will need to login to Grants.gov using your username ID and
password.

After you have clicked the "Sign and Submit" button on the summary page,
your application package will automatically be uploaded to Grants.gov. A
confirmation screen will appear once the upload is complete. Note that a
Grants.gov tracking number will be provided at the bottom of this
screen, as well as the submission's official date and time. Record this
number so that you may refer to it should you need to contact [Customer
Support](http://67.154.222.91/contactus/contactus.jsp).

**Step 4: Track the Status of a Completed Grant Application Package**\
\
Once an application has been submitted, you can check the status on the
[Track My
Application](http://67.154.222.91/applicants/track_my_application.jsp)
page. You may identify your application by CFDA Number, Funding
Opportunity Number, Competition ID, and/or Grants.gov Tracking Number.

Helpful Hints:

-   Remember that all username ID and passwords are case sensitive.

-   If the Submit button is not active, please check to be sure you
    have:

```{=html}
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```
-   Completed all mandatory fields in all mandatory forms and moved them
    to the Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission box.

-   Clicked the Save button AFTER all documents have been moved to the
    Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission box.

-   Completed all mandatory fields in all optional forms that have been
    moved to the Optional Completed Documents for Submission box.

-   Closed all Internet browser windows.

```{=html}
<!-- -->
```
-   If the Submit button is active and you are still unable to submit
    the form, make sure that your computer meets the [system
    requirements](javascript:void()) and you have the latest version for
    the [PureEdge
    Viewer](http://www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe).

```{=html}
<!-- -->
```
-   If you are using a dial-up modem, it may take several minutes for
    the application to upload and be submitted. A high-speed Internet
    connection or DSL connection will process the application much
    faster.

# For Applicants: Completing Application Packages

**Instructions for Completing Application Packages**

Follow the steps below to complete an application package using
Grants.gov.

1.  As the application downloads, it will automatically open in PureEdge
    Viewer. Save the application to your computer. Once the application
    is saved, you do not need to be online to complete the application.

**Sample Application Package**

![](media/image49.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.7291666666666665in"}

2.  Verify that the pre-entered information is for the grant opportunity
    for which you want to apply. If the Federal funding opportunity
    listed is not the opportunity for which you want to apply, close
    this application package by clicking the **Cancel** button at the
    top of the screen. You will then need to locate the correct Federal
    funding opportunity, download its application and then apply. If the
    Federal funding opportunity listed is the opportunity for which you
    want to apply, complete the application in its entirety before
    submitting it.

> Applications can be completed in their entirety offline; however, you
> will need to login to the Grants.gov website during the submission
> process. The **Submit** button at the top of the screen will not be
> functional until the application is properly completed and saved.
>
> If you have any application specific questions, contact the offering
> agency directly using the contact information provided on the
> application\'s cover page.

**Cover Page**\
Follow the steps below to complete the cover page of an application
package.

1.  Enter a name for the application in the **Application Filing Name**
    field.

    -   This application can be completed in its entirety offline;
        however, you will need to login to the Grants.gov website during
        the submission process.

    -   You can save your application at any time by clicking the "Save"
        button at the top of your screen.

    -   The "Submit" button will not be functional until the application
        is complete and saved.

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2.  Open and complete all of the documents listed in the **Mandatory
    Documents** box and **Optional Documents** box.

    -   The documents listed in the **Mandatory Documents** box and
        **Optional Documents** box may be predefined forms, such as
        SF-424, or documents that need to be attached, such as a program
        background statement. **Mandatory Documents** are required for
        this application. **Optional Documents** can be used to provide
        additional support for this application or may be required for
        specific types of grant activity. Reference the application
        package instructions for more information regarding **Optional
        Documents**.

    -   To open an item, simply click on it to select the item and then
        click on the **Open** button. When you have completed a form or
        document, click the form/document name to select it, and then
        click the =\>\> button. This will move the form/document to the
        **Mandatory Completed Documents** or **Optional Completed
        Documents** box for submission. To remove a form/document from
        the **Completed Documents** box, click the form/document name to
        select it, and then click the \<\<= button. This will return the
        form/document to the **Mandatory Documents** or **Optional
        Documents** box.

    -   When you open a required form, the fields which must be
        completed are noted by an \*, and on some computers (depending
        on your settings) highlighted in yellow. Optional fields and
        completed fields are displayed in white. If you enter invalid or
        incomplete information in a field, you will receive an error
        message.

    -   To exit a form, click on the **Close** button at the top of the
        screen. Then, click the **Save** button to resave your entire
        application. **Note:**

    -   All mandatory fields in all mandatory forms have been completed
        and moved to the Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission
        box.

    -   The Save button has been clicked AFTER all documents have been
        moved to the Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission box.

    -   All mandatory fields in all optional forms that have been moved
        to the Optional Completed Documents for Submission box have been
        completed.

    -   All Internet browser windows must be closed.

**Forms**\
Forms, such as SF-424, are predefined and will require you to enter
information into fields. **If the SF-424 is in the package, you must
complete the SF-424 first. SF-424 will automatically complete additional
fields on other forms with the information you entered.** Follow the
steps below to complete forms contained within an application package.

**Note:**

1.  To open a form in the **Mandatory** or **Optional Documents** box,
    simply click on the form name to select it and click the **Open
    Form** button which appears below the appropriate box. When you have
    completed a form, you will need to move it to the appropriate
    **Completed Documents for Submission** box.

**Sample Application Form**

![](media/image50.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

2.  When you open a required form, all required fields are noted by an
    \* and sometimes (depending on your computer settings) highlighted
    in yellow.

3.  Optional fields and completed fields are displayed in white.

4.  You can click any field to enter the necessary information.

5.  You can also use the **TAB** button on your keyboard to move from
    field to field.

6.  If you enter invalid or incomplete information in a field, you will
    receive an error message upon leaving the field.

7.  To exit a form, click the **Close** button at the top of the screen.
    Then click the **Save** button to save your application.

**Documents\
**In addition to forms, application packages may also require that you
submit specific documentation, such as a program background statement.
Follow the steps below to submit documentation for an application
package.

1.  To open a form that requires you to attach a document, simply click
    on the form name to select it and then click the **Open Form**
    button which appears below the appropriate box.

2.  Once the form is open, you can attach documents from your computer
    to the form. Depending on the form, you may be able to attach a PDF,
    Text Document, Word Document or other type of documents. After
    completing a form, move it to the appropriate **Completed Documents
    for Submission** box.

**Sample Application Document**

![](media/image51.jpeg){width="3.6770833333333335in" height="2.8125in"}

> **Attaching a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to attach a document to a form.

1.  To upload a document, simply click the **Add** button.

2.  This will open an **Attachment** window.

**Attachment window**

![](media/image52.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

3.  Click the **Attach** button. A **Browse** window opens allowing you
    to select the document on your computer you would like to upload.

**Browse window**

![](media/image53.jpeg){width="2.84375in" height="1.8020833333333333in"}

4.  Once you have selected the document you would like to attach, click
    the **Open** button. You will return to the **Attach** window.

5.  Repeat this process until you have attached all of the necessary
    documents.

6.  When you have selected all of the documents you want to include for
    this requirement, click the **Done** button. If multiple files are
    attached to the field, the box next to Attachment will be checked.
    If only one file is attached, the name of the file will be displayed
    in the box next to Attachment.

> **Deleting a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to delete a document that you have uploaded
> to the form.

1.  Open the form and click the **Delete** button.

2.  If multiple documents are attached, the **Delete Attachment** window
    will open.

**Delete Attachment window**

![](media/image54.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

3.  From the **Delete Attachment** window, select the document or
    documents which you want to delete and click the **Remove** button.

4.  Click the **Done** button when you are finished deleting the
    documents.

5.  Once all the attached documents have been removed, the check mark
    after the attachment will be removed. If there is only one
    attachment, press the **Delete** button.  

6.  The **Remove Attachment** window will appear. Click "**Yes**" to
    delete or "**No**" to return back to the form. The file name will be
    removed from the display box on the form.

> **Viewing a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to view a document that you have uploaded to
> the form.

1.  Open the form and click the **View** button.

2.  If only one document was attached, the document will open. If
    multiple documents are attached, the **View Attachment** window will
    open.

**View Attachment window**

![](media/image55.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

3.  From the **View Attachment** window, select the document or
    documents you would like to view and click the **Display** button.

4.  Click the **Done** button to return back to the form without
    displaying the attachment. Closing the open document returns you
    back to the form.

5.  To exit the mandatory documents page, click the **Close** button.

> **Saving Your Application\
> **Follow the step below to save your application.

1.  To save your application, click the **Save** button at the top of
    your screen.

> **Printing Your Application\
> **Follow the step below to print your application.

1.  To print your application, click the **Print** button at the top of
    your screen.

> **Finalizing Your Application\
> **Follow the steps below to finalize your application.

1.  You can save your application at any time by clicking the **Save**
    button at the top of your screen.

2.  Once you have properly completed and saved the application, the
    **Submit** button will become active and you will be able to submit
    your application to Grants.gov.

**Downloading Application Packages**

**Note:**  Before applying for a grant, the steps below must be
completed. You will be unable to submit an application if all steps
listed below are not complete.

-   Download the Application Viewer

-   Request a DUNS number

-   Register with the CCR

-   Register with the Credential Provider

-   Register with Grants.gov

**Instructions for Downloading Application Packages**

Follow the steps below to download application packages.

1.  After all necessary steps are completed, click the **Apply for
    Grants** tab at the top of any screen within Grants.gov.  This will
    take you to the **Apply for Grants** screen.

**Apply for Grants screen**

![](media/image56.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.239583333333333in"}

2.  Click the **Download Application Package** link on the left of your
    screen. This will take you to the **Download Application Package**
    screen.

**Download Application Package screen**

![](media/image57.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.127777777777778in"}

3.  Enter the CFDA number of the agency which is offering the
    opportunity for which you want to apply in the **CFDA Number**
    field.\
    OR\
    Enter the Funding Opportunity Number of the opportunity for which
    you wanted to apply in the Funding Opportunity Number field.\
    If you do not know the Funding Opportunity Number or CFDA Number for
    the grant for which you want to apply, you will need to search for
    the grant opportunity following the steps in Searching Grant
    Synopses. If you know the CFDA number or Funding Opportunity Number
    you can check the Grants.gov Programs List found at the left
    navigation of Grants.gov home page. **You must complete at least one
    of these fields to download an application.**

4.  Click the **Download Package** button to download the application
    package. This will take you to the **Selected Grant Applications for
    Download** screen.

**Selected Grant Applications for Download screen**

![](media/image58.png){width="5.9944444444444445in"
height="4.247916666666667in"}

5.  To download an application package and its instructions, click the
    corresponding download link. Be sure to download both.

6.  When you download an application package, you will first be taken to
    the **Download Opportunity Application Package** screen. From this
    screen, confirm that you are downloading the correct application for
    the grant you\'d like to apply to.

**Download Opportunity Application Package screen**

![](media/image59.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

7.  If you would like to be notified of any changes to this opportunity,
    enter your email address in the field and then click the **Submit**
    button. If you choose not to enter your email address and the
    application package is deleted or modified, upon submitting the
    application package to Grants.gov, you may receive a rejection
    notice.

8.  Click the **Download Application Package** link. The application
    package will open in the PureEdge Viewer.

**Application Package screen**

![](media/image60.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

9.  Click the **Save** button to save the application to your computer.

10. A warning message appears informing you that one or more of the
    items in this form contain an invalid value and asks if you want to
    proceed anyway. Click **Yes**. This will open the **Save Form**
    window.

**Save Form window**

![](media/image61.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

> 11\. Browse to the location you will save the application on your
> computer.
>
> 12\. Enter the name the application will be saved as in the **File
> Name** field.
>
> 13\. Click the **Save** button. The application will save to your
> computer. You will not need to be online to complete the application.

# For Applicants: Completing Application Packages

**Instructions for Completing Application Packages**

Follow the steps below to complete an application package using
Grants.gov.

> 1\. As the application downloads, it will automatically open in
> PureEdge Viewer. Save the application to your computer. Once the
> application is saved, you do not need to be online to complete the
> application.

**Sample Application Package**

![](media/image49.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.7291666666666665in"}

> 2\. Verify that the pre-entered information is for the grant
> opportunity for which you want to apply. If the Federal funding
> opportunity listed is not the opportunity for which you want to apply,
> close this application package by clicking the **Cancel** button at
> the top of the screen. You will then need to locate the correct
> Federal funding opportunity, download its application and then apply.
> If the Federal funding opportunity listed is the opportunity for which
> you want to apply, complete the application in its entirety before
> submitting it.
>
> Applications can be completed in their entirety offline; however, you
> will need to login to the Grants.gov website during the submission
> process. The **Submit** button at the top of the screen will not be
> functional until the application is properly completed and saved.
>
> If you have any application specific questions, contact the offering
> agency directly using the contact information provided on the
> application\'s cover page.

**Cover Page**\
Follow the steps below to complete the cover page of an application
package.

> 1\. Enter a name for the application in the **Application Filing
> Name** field.

-   This application can be completed in its entirety offline; however,
    you will need to login to the Grants.gov website during the
    submission process.

-   You can save your application at any time by clicking the "Save"
    button at the top of your screen.

-   The "Submit" button will not be functional until the application is
    complete and saved.

> 2\. Open and complete all of the documents listed in the **Mandatory
> Documents** box and **Optional Documents** box.

-   The documents listed in the **Mandatory Documents** box and
    **Optional Documents** box may be predefined forms, such as SF-424,
    or documents that need to be attached, such as a program background
    statement. **Mandatory Documents** are required for this
    application. **Optional Documents** can be used to provide
    additional support for this application or may be required for
    specific types of grant activity. Reference the application package
    instructions for more information regarding **Optional Documents**.

-   To open an item, simply click on it to select the item and then
    click on the **Open** button. When you have completed a form or
    document, click the form/document name to select it, and then click
    the =\>\> button. This will move the form/document to the
    **Mandatory Completed Documents** or **Optional Completed
    Documents** box for submission. To remove a form/document from the
    **Completed Documents** box, click the form/document name to select
    it, and then click the \<\<= button. This will return the
    form/document to the **Mandatory Documents** or **Optional
    Documents** box.

-   When you open a required form, the fields which must be completed
    are noted by an \*, and on some computers (depending on your
    settings) highlighted in yellow. Optional fields and completed
    fields are displayed in white. If you enter invalid or incomplete
    information in a field, you will receive an error message.

-   To exit a form, click on the **Close** button at the top of the
    screen. Then, click the **Save** button to resave your entire
    application.

> **Note:**

-   All mandatory fields in all mandatory forms have been completed and
    moved to the Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission box.

-   The Save button has been clicked AFTER all documents have been moved
    to the Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission box.

-   All mandatory fields in all optional forms that have been moved to
    the Optional Completed Documents for Submission box have been
    completed.

-   All Internet browser windows must be closed.

**Forms**\
Forms, such as SF-424, are predefined and will require you to enter
information into fields. **If the SF-424 is in the package, you must
complete the SF-424 first. SF-424 will automatically complete additional
fields on other forms with the information you entered.** Follow the
steps below to complete forms contained within an application package.

**Note:**

> 1\. To open a form in the **Mandatory** or **Optional Documents** box,
> simply click on the form name to select it and click the **Open Form**
> button which appears below the appropriate box. When you have
> completed a form, you will need to move it to the appropriate
> **Completed Documents for Submission** box.

**Sample Application Form**

![](media/image50.jpeg){width="3.6458333333333335in"
height="2.6354166666666665in"}

> 2\. When you open a required form, all required fields are noted by an
> \* and sometimes (depending on your computer settings) highlighted in
> yellow.
>
> 3\. Optional fields and completed fields are displayed in white.
>
> 4\. You can click any field to enter the necessary information.
>
> 5\. You can also use the **TAB** button on your keyboard to move from
> field to field.
>
> 6\. If you enter invalid or incomplete information in a field, you
> will receive an error message upon leaving the field.
>
> 7\. To exit a form, click the **Close** button at the top of the
> screen. Then click the **Save** button to save your application.

**Documents\
**In addition to forms, application packages may also require that you
submit specific documentation, such as a program background statement.
Follow the steps below to submit documentation for an application
package.

> 1\. To open a form that requires you to attach a document, simply
> click on the form name to select it and then click the **Open Form**
> button which appears below the appropriate box.
>
> 2\. Once the form is open, you can attach documents from your computer
> to the form. Depending on the form, you may be able to attach a PDF,
> Text Document, Word Document or other type of documents. After
> completing a form, move it to the appropriate **Completed Documents
> for Submission** box.

**Sample Application Document**

![](media/image51.jpeg){width="3.6770833333333335in" height="2.8125in"}

> **Attaching a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to attach a document to a form.
>
> 1\. To upload a document, simply click the **Add** button.
>
> 2\. This will open an **Attachment** window.

**Attachment window**

![](media/image52.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

> 3\. Click the **Attach** button. A **Browse** window opens allowing
> you to select the document on your computer you would like to upload.

**Browse window**

![](media/image53.jpeg){width="2.84375in" height="1.8020833333333333in"}

> 4\. Once you have selected the document you would like to attach,
> click the **Open** button. You will return to the **Attach** window.
>
> 5\. Repeat this process until you have attached all of the necessary
> documents.
>
> 6\. When you have selected all of the documents you want to include
> for this requirement, click the **Done** button. If multiple files are
> attached to the field, the box next to Attachment will be checked. If
> only one file is attached, the name of the file will be displayed in
> the box next to Attachment.
>
> **Deleting a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to delete a document that you have uploaded
> to the form.
>
> 1\. Open the form and click the **Delete** button.
>
> 2\. If multiple documents are attached, the **Delete Attachment**
> window will open.

**Delete Attachment window**

![](media/image54.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

> 3\. From the **Delete Attachment** window, select the document or
> documents which you want to delete and click the **Remove** button.
>
> 4\. Click the **Done** button when you are finished deleting the
> documents.
>
> 5\. Once all the attached documents have been removed, the check mark
> after the attachment will be removed. If there is only one attachment,
> press the **Delete** button.  
>
> 6\. The **Remove Attachment** window will appear. Click "**Yes**" to
> delete or "**No**" to return back to the form. The file name will be
> removed from the display box on the form.
>
> **Viewing a Document\
> **Follow the steps below to view a document that you have uploaded to
> the form.
>
> 1\. Open the form and click the **View** button.
>
> 2\. If only one document was attached, the document will open. If
> multiple documents are attached, the **View Attachment** window will
> open.

**View Attachment window**

![](media/image55.jpeg){width="2.7291666666666665in"
height="1.7708333333333333in"}

> 3\. From the **View Attachment** window, select the document or
> documents you would like to view and click the **Display** button.
>
> 4\. Click the **Done** button to return back to the form without
> displaying the attachment. Closing the open document returns you back
> to the form.
>
> 5\. To exit the mandatory documents page, click the **Close** button.

**Saving Your Application\
**Follow the step below to save your application.

> 1\. To save your application, click the **Save** button at the top of
> your screen.

**Printing Your Application\
**Follow the step below to print your application.

> 1\. To print your application, click the **Print** button at the top
> of your screen.

**Finalizing Your Application\
**Follow the steps below to finalize your application.

> 1\. You can save your application at any time by clicking the **Save**
> button at the top of your screen.
>
> 2\. Once you have properly completed and saved the application, the
> **Submit** button will become active and you will be able to submit
> your application to Grants.gov.

**For Applicants: Track My Application**

Once you complete and submit your application, you will receive email
confirmation from Grants.gov. Should you choose to track the progress of
your application further, you may log in with your username and password
to receive information about the current status of your application.

**Instructions for Tracking Application**

To track the progress of your application, select **Track My
Application** from the left side navigation of any Grants.gov page. This
will take you to the Track My Application Screen.

![](media/image62.png){width="6.0in" height="4.659027777777778in"}

Once on the Track My Application screen, select the "**Click
[here]{.underline} to login**" link at the bottom of the page. This will
take you to the Applicant log in page. Enter your username and password
to proceed.

Once you enter your username and password, you will be logged into the
Grants.gov system. Click on **Application Status** on the left side of
the screen to track the progress of your application.

Note: It is important to retain the application tracking number that you
received in the application submission confirmation email in order to
track your application. If the agency assigns an agency-specific
tracking number, you may receive an email with a second tracking number
from the agency that is offering the grant.