OVC Joins Grants.gov for FY 2006

To better serve the crime victim services field, OVC will use Grants.gov as its primary portal for processing discretionary grants and funding opportunities. Effective October 1, 2006, all applicants for competitive discretionary grants from OVC must apply through Grants.gov.

Exceptions. Existing or continuing discretionary grantees will continue to use OJP's Grants Management System (GMS) to apply for continuation funding. Additionally, formula grants will continue to be processed through GMS.

Special Note. Applicants will need to set up their organization's profile with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to apply through Grants.gov. Please note that the registration process will take several days to complete. Applicants should plan accordingly to meet grant deadlines.

About Grants.gov

Grants.gov is the single access point for more than 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. Managed by Federal partners such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this e-government initiative will have an unparalleled impact on the grant community.

Grants.gov Advantages

• Register once.
• Find grant opportunities across the Federal Government.
• Complete your application off-line and submit it when you are ready.
• Receive notices of new funding opportunities.
• Find, apply, and track your grant application online.

Download the Getting started with Grants.Gov: instruction brochure (PDF 228 kb) to gain a better understanding of its key benefits and required registration steps. Also available for your easy reference is a set of updated frequently asked questions about Grants.gov organized by category.

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Registration Steps

Grants.gov provides registration checklists and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the entire process, which requires that you take these steps BEFORE applying for grants.

1. Register through the Central Contractor Registry (CCR).
2. Register your organization representative to obtain a credential.
3. Register at Grants.gov.

You must register your organization with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)-the Federal database for conducting business with the U.S. Government. To do this, you will need:

• A DUNS Number to register.
• An E-Business Point of Contact (POC) for your organization who will authorize representatives at Grants.gov
• An M-PIN to be used by the POC in the authorization process.

These specific registration requirements, along with helpful tips, are covered in Grants.gov's "Get Started" section and in the Getting started with Grants.Gov: instruction brochure (PDF 5.21 mb). A CCR Worksheet is provided to help you in this process.

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Resources: Find, Apply, Succeed

Grants.gov offers an easy-to-use interface and many features to help organizations find, apply, and succeed in obtaining funding. Visit Grants.gov's Resources for additional grants-related information and links, including:

• A multimedia training demonstration for how to complete an application.
• Central Contractor Registration Worksheet
• Additional tools, tips, and a Users' Guide.
• Customer support: 1-800-518-4726.
• Getting started with Grants.Gov: instruction brochure (PDF 5.21 mb)

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