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Apply for Grants

Provided below is an overview of the process to apply for grant opportunities. In order to apply for a grant, you and/or your organization must complete the Grants.gov registration process. Registration can take between three-five business days or as long as two weeks if all steps are not completed on a timely basis. Register for grant opportunities now. Click here to "Get Registered".

Download a Grant Application Package

Downloading a grant application package allows you to complete it offline and route it through your organization for review before submitting.

In order to view, complete and submit and application package, you will need to download both PureEdge Viewer and the compatible version of Adobe Reader* software.

*Click here to verify if your Adobe Reader version is compatible with Grants.gov.

Instructions on how to open and use the forms in the package are on the application package cover sheet. Agency specific instructions are available for download when you download your application package, which will include required information for your submission.

Note: Grants.gov is currently transitioning to phase out of PureEdge software to using Adobe Reader software exclusively. For a period of time applicants will still be able to use PureEdge as it is applicable.

Complete the Grant Application Package Step

Now that you have downloaded an application package, complete the grant application offline. Save changes to your application as you go. Grants.gov does NOT automatically save changes. The package cannot be submitted until all required fields have been completed.

*If you're having problems completing the package, view our Frequently Asked Questions.

Submit the Completed Grant Application Package

If you are not already connected to the Internet, you will be directed to do so and will need to login to Grants.gov using your username and password.

Submitting a Grant Application with PureEdge Viewer:

After you have clicked the "Sign and Submit" button on the cover page, your application package will automatically be uploaded to Grants.gov.

Submitting a Grant Application with Adobe Reader:

After you have entered all the necessary information, checked the package for errors and saved your package; click the "Save & Submit" button on the cover page, your application package will automatically be uploaded to Grants.gov.

A confirmation screen will appear once the submission is complete. A Grants.gov tracking number will be provided at the bottom of this screen, as well as the official date and time of the submission. Record the tracking number so that you may refer to it should you need to contact us for support.
*If you're having problems completing the package, view our Frequently Asked Questions

Track the Status of a Submitted Grant Application Package

Once your application has been submitted, you can check the status on the Track Your Application page. You can identify your application by CFDA Number, Funding Opportunity Number, Competition ID, and/or Grants.gov Tracking Number. See "What to Expect After Submtting" for more information.

 
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