March 20, 2006	Volume 5, Number 9

Federal grants now available through grants.gov

All federal grant-making agencies, including those relating to public, academic, and school libraries, have partnered with Grants.gov, the Federal Government's single Internet source for all federal grants. Before you can apply for a grant via Grants.gov, your organization must obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number and register with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). A DUNS number is a unique identification number that has been adopted by the Federal government to help track how Federal grant money is distributed. Check with your institution's grant administrator or chief financial officer to see if your organization already has a DUNS number.

Once the CCR Registration is complete, organizations can then register with Grants.gov and establish an Authorized Organization Representative, an individual authorized to submit grant applications on behalf of the organization. That person will receive a username and password to be used for grant applications and submissions.

Registration is now required to submit grant applications. Since this registration process can take up to five days for new registrants, Grants.gov encourages participants to complete the process early. Complete details about this process, including specific steps, tutorials, and FAQs can be obtained at http://www.grants.gov.

Last updated on 3/20/2006