FY 2009 Grant Opportunities Are Now Available in the MCH Training Program More Info»
How to Apply
1. Register in Grants.gov
Except in rare cases, HRSA will no longer accept applications
for grant opportunities in paper form. Applicants submitting
for funding opportunities are required to submit electronically
through Grants.gov. To submit an application electronically,
please use the http://www.grants.gov apply site.
It is incumbent that your organization immediately register
in Grants.gov and become familiar with the Grants.gov site
application process, whether you plan on applying for a HRSA
grant later this month or later this year,. If you do not
complete the registration process you will be unable to submit
an application. The registration process can take up to one
month, so you need to begin immediately.
To be able to successfully register in Grants.gov, it is
necessary that you complete all of the following required
actions:
Obtain an organizational Data Universal Number System
(DUNS) number
Register the organization with Central Contractor Registry
(CCR)
Identify the organization's E-Business POC (Point of Contact)
Confirm the organization's CCR "Marketing Partner
ID Number (M-PIN)" password
Register an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)
Obtain a username and password from the Grants.gov Credential
Provider
Download, complete and submit grant application packages;
and check the status of applications submitted via Grants.gov.
See http://www.grants.gov
for full details. When using Grants.gov you will be able to
download a copy of the application package, complete it off-line,
and then upload and submit the face sheet and checklist via
the Grants.gov site.
Helpful Hints & FAQ's
Register and Apply Online -
HRSA's online application system is designed to maximize
data accuracy and speed processing. Multiple individuals
may register and collaborate on applications, and institutional
data is stored for you to re-use on future applications.
Submit your Application Early -
Applications submitted after program's deadline will not
be accepted.
Be a Grant Reviewer -
Reviewers gain understanding of the grant-making process
while enjoying the opportunity to network with colleagues.
For more information on becoming a grant reviewer, click
here.
What types of institutions can apply?
Public and nonprofit institutions of higher learning,
such as colleges and universities.
Do we need a letter of intent?
While letters of intent are not required, we encourage
you to submit one so that we can contact you regarding
any changes in the program guidance and to better plan
for grant review panels.
Where do I find application materials?
You will be able to find application materials on Grants.gov.
Grants.gov is the web site that the government is using
to inform citizens of grant opportunities and provide
a portal for submitting applications to government agencies.
Go to http://www.grants.gov
to find and apply for grant opportunities
FAQ's about Grants.gov
Why is HRSA making this change to Grants.gov?
This is a Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
level policy change to meet the President's Management
Objective to make grant opportunities more accessible
to the public and to encourage electronic submission of
grant applications to improve efficiency and analytic
capabilities.
What is Grants.gov?
Grants.gov is the web site that the government is using
to inform citizens of grant opportunities and provide
a portal for submitting applications to government agencies.
Is there anything that we need to do immediately,
to better prepare for our new grant application or our
non-competing continuation grant application?
Yes, make sure that the Authorized Organization Representative
at your university has registered the university and himself/herself
in Grants.gov. In order to submit your application (new
or continuation), your university and your Authorized
Organization Representative MUST be registered in Grants.gov.
When your Authorized Organization Representative registers
in Grants.gov, he/she will receive a Credential User Name
and Password which will allow that individual to submit
application forms in Grants.gov.
Will
parts of the SF424 R and R will be changed to fit the
needs of training grants?
In HRSA, all Research and Training programs will start
using the SF 424 R and R effective immediately. HRSA has
developed instructions that are more specific to training
programs. Additional information about the SF 424 will
be available in all program guidances.
What are the take home messages about Grants.gov?
Make sure that the Authorized Organization Representative
from your university is registered in Grants.gov NOW.
This process can take up to 1 month and it is better to
have it out of the way before starting any grant application.
Read the instructions on Grants.gov carefully and
allow time for corrections. Enter information in fields
even if it is 0 or the form will remain incomplete. Required
fields are highlighted in yellow.
There are resources available on the Grants.gov web site to help you navigate this new system. Please visit http://www.grants.gov to access these resources.
Some business practices will change with the introduction
of the new SF 424 R and R Form.
You used to report faculty percentage time on the
6025 budget form. With the SF 424 you will be reporting
faculty and staff time in calendar month equivalents.
Budget details about subcontracts will now be described
in a section of the SF 424 Form called subawards.
New applications will now fill out detailed budgets
for each of the years in the project period. For example
grants with 5 year project periods will submit detailed
budgets for each of the 5 years.
Who should I talk to if I have further questions?
Please contact your project officer via email. We would
like to share answers to questions with everyone via the
web site and listserv.
