Question: What do I need to do to register with Grants.gov?

Answer:

Applicants using Grants.gov for the first time are strongly encouraged to register their organization immediately with Grants.gov. Follow the steps to “Register an Organization” with Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration.html. It can take up to five weeks to complete the registration process.

The applicant must have an employer identification number (EIN), a Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number, and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). A DUNS number may be acquired in one or two business days from the Dun & Bradstreet website, http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

Registering and maintaining an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) may require a notarized letter from the organization’s authorized representative. It is free to register and renew your registration with SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.