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Guide to find and apply for grants
A detailed guide specifically focused on finding and applying for grants. How to Find Grants
Do you have the grant user guide for Organizations?
This guide is for an individual who is responsible for submitting a grant on behalf a company, state, local, or tribal government, academia or research institution, not-for-profit or any other institution.
US Organizations Grants Guide
US Organizations Grants Guide
Do you have the Individual Guide for grants?
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. US Grants Individual Guide
What if my grant application is rejected?
If an application is rejected, you will receive an email notification telling you that it has been rejected and the reason for the rejection.
You may also monitor the processing status of your submission with the Grants.gov system by logging into Grants.gov. Once you have logged in with your username and password, click “Check Application Status” to get a list of all of the applications you have submitted.
The list will have the latest status on all of your submissions, including the ones that have been rejected. Click on the link regarding the rejection to find out why the application had been rejected.
If your application is rejected you will need to address the errors and resubmit the application if the opportunity is still open for submission. Here are four common reasons an application may be rejected:
The DUNS number of the submitter does not match the DUNS number on the application.
A virus was detected in a file attachment.
The application was submitted after the deadline for receiving applications.
The submitter does not have an authorized Grants.gov applicant registration
You may also monitor the processing status of your submission with the Grants.gov system by logging into Grants.gov. Once you have logged in with your username and password, click “Check Application Status” to get a list of all of the applications you have submitted.
The list will have the latest status on all of your submissions, including the ones that have been rejected. Click on the link regarding the rejection to find out why the application had been rejected.
If your application is rejected you will need to address the errors and resubmit the application if the opportunity is still open for submission. Here are four common reasons an application may be rejected:
The DUNS number of the submitter does not match the DUNS number on the application.
A virus was detected in a file attachment.
The application was submitted after the deadline for receiving applications.
The submitter does not have an authorized Grants.gov applicant registration
Can I get email notification of new grant postings?
You can sign-up to receive email notifications about new grant opportunity email notifications from Grants.gov by clicking one of the subscription services available on the Find Grant Opportunities page. Once you have selected the option that best meets your search criteria, just complete the necessary fields on the sign-up screen.
Why do I need to register with CCR?
Before registering with CCR, you should make sure that you have a DUNS number. You also need to ensure that your registration with the IRS for your Employment Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is confirmed. Once you receive a letter from the IRS confirming your EIN or TIN, you may proceed with registration in CCR. Please note it will take 24-48 hours for IRS to validate your TIN. According to the IRS, when applying for an EIN over the phone or Internet, you will be given a temporary EIN, but your EIN may not become active for up to two (2) weeks. If you have questions about your EIN, please call 1-800-829-4933. If you apply for an EIN by mail, confirmation from the IRS can take up to 5 weeks. In addition, you should review the Tutorial topic “Registering with CCR” for more details about some of the information you will be required to provide.
Why do I need to register with CCR?
CCR is a government-wide registry for vendors doing business with the federal government. Grants.gov uses CCR to establish roles and IDs for those electronically applying for grants.
How do I register with CCR?
To register with CCR:
1. Go to the CCR website http://www.ccr.gov
2. Click the Register in CCR link
3. Click the New button on the left side of the page
4. Enter your DUNS number at the bottom of the page and click Submit
5. Follow the instructions and complete necessary forms
Is there anything I should do before registering with CCR?
If your organization already has an Employment Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), then you should allow one to two business days to complete the CCR registration. If your organization does not have an EIN or TIN, then you should allow two weeks for obtaining the information from IRS when requesting the EIN or TIN via phone or Internet.
Why do I need to register with CCR?
CCR is a government-wide registry for vendors doing business with the federal government. Grants.gov uses CCR to establish roles and IDs for those electronically applying for grants.
How do I register with CCR?
To register with CCR:
1. Go to the CCR website http://www.ccr.gov
2. Click the Register in CCR link
3. Click the New button on the left side of the page
4. Enter your DUNS number at the bottom of the page and click Submit
5. Follow the instructions and complete necessary forms
Is there anything I should do before registering with CCR?
If your organization already has an Employment Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), then you should allow one to two business days to complete the CCR registration. If your organization does not have an EIN or TIN, then you should allow two weeks for obtaining the information from IRS when requesting the EIN or TIN via phone or Internet.
Is registering for a DUNS number free?
Yes, registering for the DUNS number is free of charge. Dun & Bradstreet offers additional products and services, which they may suggest that you purchase, however, you do not need to do so for Grants.gov.
Why does my organization have to provide a DUNS number?
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that there is a need for improved statistical reporting of federal grants. OMB has adopted the use of the DUNS number as a way to identify organizations that receive grant awards and to track how grants money is dispersed.
How can I check if my organization already has a DUNS Number?
If you are not sure if your organization already has a DUNS number, first consult your organization's business office, chief financial officer, grant administrator or authorizing official.
What information will I need to obtain a DUNS number?
You will need the following information to request a DUNS number:
Organization name
Organization address
Local telephone number
Name of CEO/Organization owner
Legal structure of the organization
Year the organization started
Primary line of business
Total number of employees
Why does my organization have to provide a DUNS number?
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that there is a need for improved statistical reporting of federal grants. OMB has adopted the use of the DUNS number as a way to identify organizations that receive grant awards and to track how grants money is dispersed.
How can I check if my organization already has a DUNS Number?
If you are not sure if your organization already has a DUNS number, first consult your organization's business office, chief financial officer, grant administrator or authorizing official.
What information will I need to obtain a DUNS number?
You will need the following information to request a DUNS number:
Organization name
Organization address
Local telephone number
Name of CEO/Organization owner
Legal structure of the organization
Year the organization started
Primary line of business
Total number of employees
What information will I need to register for a grant?
Your organization will need to obtain a DUNS Number. If your organization doesn’t have one, you will need to go to the Dun & Bradstreet website at DUNs Number Websiteto obtain the number.
Ensure that your organization is registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at CCR Website. If it is not, an authorizing official of your organization must register. You will not be able to move on to Step #3 until this step is completed.
Create a username and password with ORC, the Grants.gov credential service provider. You will need to use your organization’s DUNS Number to access the ORC website at ORC Website
Register with Grants.gov to open an account using the username and password you received from ORC.
The E-Business Point of Contact (POC) at your organization must respond to the registration email from Grants.gov and login at Grants.gov to authorize you as an AOR. Note that there can be more than one AOR for an organization.
At any time, you can track your AOR status at the Applicant Home Page of Grants.gov by logging in with your username and password.
Ensure that your organization is registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at CCR Website. If it is not, an authorizing official of your organization must register. You will not be able to move on to Step #3 until this step is completed.
Create a username and password with ORC, the Grants.gov credential service provider. You will need to use your organization’s DUNS Number to access the ORC website at ORC Website
Register with Grants.gov to open an account using the username and password you received from ORC.
The E-Business Point of Contact (POC) at your organization must respond to the registration email from Grants.gov and login at Grants.gov to authorize you as an AOR. Note that there can be more than one AOR for an organization.
At any time, you can track your AOR status at the Applicant Home Page of Grants.gov by logging in with your username and password.
How do I register for a grant?
In order to apply for a grant, you and/or your organization must complete the Grants.gov registration process.
The registration process for an Organization or an Individual can take between three to five business days or as long as two weeks if all steps are not completed in a timely manner. So please register early!
This registration process has been mandated by the Grants Executive Board (GEB) which is the governing body of Grants.gov. The GEB determined the registration process needed to be completed prior to the submission of a grant application.
If you register as an Organization, you will not be allowed to use the Grants.gov username and password issued for your Organization to apply for grants as an Individual. To apply for grants as an Individual you must register as an Individual and use that specific username and password issued during the Individual registration process.
The registration process for an Organization or an Individual can take between three to five business days or as long as two weeks if all steps are not completed in a timely manner. So please register early!
This registration process has been mandated by the Grants Executive Board (GEB) which is the governing body of Grants.gov. The GEB determined the registration process needed to be completed prior to the submission of a grant application.
If you register as an Organization, you will not be allowed to use the Grants.gov username and password issued for your Organization to apply for grants as an Individual. To apply for grants as an Individual you must register as an Individual and use that specific username and password issued during the Individual registration process.
In what areas are grants offered?
More than 1,000 grant programs are offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies, and these programs fall into 21 categories. Select any of the categories below to learn more about specific grants and agencies. Some agencies may be listed in multiple grant categories.
Agriculture
Arts
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environmental Quality
Food and Nutrition
Health
Housing
Humanities
Information and Statistics
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Science and Technology
Social Services and Income Security
Transportation
Agriculture
Arts
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environmental Quality
Food and Nutrition
Health
Housing
Humanities
Information and Statistics
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Science and Technology
Social Services and Income Security
Transportation
Who can apply for a grant?
There are many groups of organizations that are eligible to apply for government grants. Typically, most grantee organizations fall into the categories below.
Individuals
An individual submits a grant on their behalf, and not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government. Individuals sign the grant application and its associated certifications and assurances that are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the application process. So, if you register as an Individual, you will only be able to apply to grant opportunities that are open to individuals. An individual cannot submit a grant application to a grant opportunity that is just open to organizations.
Small Businesses
Small business loans and small business grants may be awarded to companies that meet the size standards that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has established for most industries in the economy. The most common size standards are as follows:
500 employees for most manufacturing and mining industries
100 employees for all wholesale trade industries
$6 million for most retail and service industries
$28.5 million for most general & heavy construction industries
$12 million for all special trade contractors
$0.75 million for most agricultural industries
Public Housing Organizations
Public Housing Authorities
Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Profit Organizations
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For-Profit Organizations (other than small businesses)
Government Organizations
State Governments
Local Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Native American Tribal Governments (federally recognized)
Native American Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized)
Education Organizations
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals
An individual submits a grant on their behalf, and not on behalf of a company, organization, institution, or government. Individuals sign the grant application and its associated certifications and assurances that are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the application process. So, if you register as an Individual, you will only be able to apply to grant opportunities that are open to individuals. An individual cannot submit a grant application to a grant opportunity that is just open to organizations.
Small Businesses
Small business loans and small business grants may be awarded to companies that meet the size standards that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has established for most industries in the economy. The most common size standards are as follows:
500 employees for most manufacturing and mining industries
100 employees for all wholesale trade industries
$6 million for most retail and service industries
$28.5 million for most general & heavy construction industries
$12 million for all special trade contractors
$0.75 million for most agricultural industries
Public Housing Organizations
Public Housing Authorities
Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Profit Organizations
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For-Profit Organizations (other than small businesses)
Government Organizations
State Governments
Local Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Native American Tribal Governments (federally recognized)
Native American Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized)
Education Organizations
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
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