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Navigating Grants.Gov

Focus Area: Grants Education

Instructor: Vince Franco


Course Description & Objectives

Course Descriptions:Grants.gov makes it easier for you to find and apply for more than $500 billion in federal grants, with some of the money just for Native Americans. This presentation will provide a basic overview of how to register, find, and apply for grants using the www.grants.gov portal.

Course Objectives:• Learn how to register your organization• Learn how to search and find grant opportunities• Learn how to download an application package• Demonstrate how to apply for grants• Learn how to track your application

http://www.grants.gov/


Your PresenterVince Franco

Grants Compliance ManagerNative Learning Center (NLC)

6363 Taft StreetHollywood, Florida 33024

[email protected]

1-954-985-2300

Ext. 10651

NLC

mailto:[email protected]


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Navigating Grants.Gov

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a basic overview of how to register, find, and apply for grants using the www.grants.gov portal.

. Navigating Through the Grants.Gov Portal 1. R

http://www.grants.gov/


Register Your OrganizationStep 1: Obtain a DUNS number.

• All applicants must have a Data Universal Number System number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant.

• Organizations are identified by their DUNS number.

• The federal government has adopted the use of a DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated.

• Visit the Dun & Bradstreet website at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or call the D & B Government Customer Response Center at 866-705-5711.

• The process is free and quick.

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform


Register Your OrganizationStep 2: Register with the CCR.

• All applicants must register with the Central Contractor Registration before the time of application in order to be considered for a grant.

• The CCR is managed by the General Services Administration.

• This system collects, validates, stores and disseminates data in support of federal grant awards.

• Must have a assigned DUNS number.

• Go to the Central Contractor Registration at www.ccr.gov or to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov to register. Or you can call: 866-606-8220.

http://www.ccr.gov/

http://www.sam.gov/


Search and Find Grant Opportunities


Find Grant Opportunities Link


Ways to Search for Grant Opportunities


A Basic Search

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Browse by Category


Browse by Agency


Advanced Search


Download an Application Package

Be sure to download and save this document to your computer. This will give you more flexibility to complete the entire application.


Download an Application Package

Also be sure to download and save this document to your computer.


Apply for a Grant

SF424 is the Application for federal assistance. Go to: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/form/SF424.pdf for more information.

http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/form/SF424.pdf




Apply for a Grant

Complete form SF-424.

Go to: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/form/SF424.pdf

Data entered on the form SF-424 will populate data fields in other Mandatory and Optional forms.




Grant Application Instructions


Apply for a Grant – Standard Steps• Complete the SF-424 form, first. It will populate many of the data fields in

some of the Mandatory and Optional Documents.

• Open and complete all of the documents listed in the Mandatory Documents box. Be aware of additional forms or other documents that need to be attached, such as a Project Narrative.

• Optional Documents can be used to provide support to your application.

• Read and re-read the requirements of the grant.

• Carefully follow the onscreen instructions for submission.

• If you’re having problems completing the process, contact Grants.Gov at 800-518-4726 or the NLC Grants Hotline at 866-973-27560.


Track Your Application

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Review

• How to register your organization for a DUNS number and with CCR.

• How to search and find grant opportunities through the Grants.Gov Portal.

• How to download an application package.

• How to apply for a grant.

• How to track your application.


For additional help

Technical Assistance Hotline

1-866-973-2760


Closing Notes

If you have any questions or need help, call The NLC Grants Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-866-973-2760!

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