Register with Credential Provider

To safeguard the security of electronic information, Grants.gov uses a Credential Provider to allow applicants to create a secured username and password. The Credential Provider for Grants.gov is Operational Research Consultants (ORC).

When you register with ORC, you will create a username and a password which allows you to register with Grants.gov as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Once your organization’s E-Business Point of Contact has assigned these rights, you will be authorized to submit grant applications on behalf of your organization. Remember to write down your username and password. You will need it to complete your registration, as well as to submit all of your applications at Grants.gov.

Your organization must already be registered with the Central Contractor Registry and have a DUNS number to complete this step. Currently, Grants.gov supports only one DUNS number per credential but future enhancements will provide for multiple DUNS numbers per credential.

Click here for a checklist for registering with the Credential Provider .

Click here to get your Username and Password