Applicant Resources

Frequently Asked Questions – The most frequently asked questions about Grants.gov for applicants.

• Applicant FAQs
• Submit Application FAQs
• General FAQs
• Public Law 106–107 FAQs

User Guides – Instructions for Applicant Registration, Finding and Applying for Grants

• Applicant User Guide – A detailed guide to registration, finding and applying for grant opportunities
• Organization Registration User Guide  – A detailed guide specifically on organization registration.
• Individual Registration User Guide  – A detailed guide for individuals registering on their behalf.
• Find and Apply for Grant Opportunities  – A detailed guide specifically on finding and applying for grants.
• Track Your Application Package – A detailed guide on what to expect after submitting an application package.
• Life of A Grants.gov Application Package - A diagram depicting the role of the Grantor, Grants.gov and the applicant in regards to the life cycle of a grant application package.
• Grants.gov Customer Service Process  - A diagram depicting the procedures the Grants.gov Contact Center follows when a customer calls for assistance.
• Grants.gov Overview Presentation - An overview of the Grants.gov initiative.
• Foreign Registrant Guide  - Guidance for Grants.gov registration for those living and doing business outside of the United States.

Checklists

• Organization Registration Checklist - Registration guidance for any type of organization.
• E-Biz POC Registration Checklist  - Registration guidance for your organization's E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC).

Animated Tutorials – Learn more about specific topics by watching an animated overview.

• Grants.gov Overview – Watch an overview about Grants.gov.
• Grants.gov Eligibility – Determine whether you are eligible to apply for grants on Grants.gov.
• Finding Grant Opportunities on Grants.gov – Learn how to find grant opportunities and understand your search results.
• Organization Registration Overview – Watch an overview on how to register your organization with Grants.gov.
• Individual Registration Overview – Watch an overview on how to register with Grants.gov.
• Completing a Grants.gov Application  – Watch an overview on how to apply using Adobe Reader.

Quarterly "Succeed" E-Newsletter

• Quarterly "Succeed" E-Newsletter – Subscribe to the Grants.gov mailing list and receive "Succeed" in your email inbox each quarter. View past issues of "Succeed".

Webcast Archive

• Stakeholder Webcast Stakeholder information including meeting times and locations, minutes and presentations.
• Grants.gov Webcast Archive View archived webcasts that cover the benefits of Grants.gov and the registration process.

Brochure/Presentation Request Forms

• Registration Brochure  – Download a step-by-step guide to register your organization.
• Grants.gov Overview Brochure  – Download a helpful overview to find and apply for grants on Grants.gov.
• Grants.gov Brochure Request Form – Fill out this form if you would like to request Grants.gov brochures or if you have an upcoming event you would like Grants.gov to attend. Email the completed form. 
• Grants.gov Presentation Request Form  – Fill out this form if you have an upcoming event you would like Grants.gov to attend or if you would like to request a complimentary Grants.gov presentation on the Find and Apply process. Email the completed form. View Sample. Find and Apply presentation slides

Additional Resources – Other useful resources and links.

• Recovery Act and Grants.gov - Find information about Recovery Act Funding and Grants.gov participation.
  
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  Download Software Free downloads of software necessary to use Grants.gov.
  
  Glossary A reference of definitions and terms used throughout the site.
  
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Contact Center
Our Contact Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you with issues regarding Grants.gov. Email support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726 and visit the self-help portal at www.grants.gov/iportal.