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 for Organizations and Individuals on registration, finding and applying for grant opportunities.
• 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. >
• 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.

Presentation Request 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.

Download Software

• Grants.gov Compatible Software  – There are several software applications that allow you to successfully navigate the Grants.gov pages and complete your application. Check our compatibility tables to ensure that you are using versions that are compatible with Grants.gov.

Glossary

•  Glossary A reference of definitions and terms used throughout the site.

TroubleShooting Tips

• TroubleShooting Tips Help with common troubleshooting issues.

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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• Related Links Helpful links to a number of grants-related resources.
  

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Self-Help

• Visit the self-help portal at www.grants.gov/iportal. If you need additional assistance, our Contact Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you with issues regarding Grants.gov and can be reached by  Email support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.