Grants.gov has streamlined the process of finding and applying for Federal grant opportunities. If you plan to submit applications, be aware that you and your organization must complete the Grants.gov registration process. If you will be submitting applications on behalf of an organization, you should FIRST register your organization using the steps below. If you will be registering to submit applications as an individual, and not on behalf of any organization, you will also be required to complete a registration process. Refer to Register as an Individual information to create a Grants.gov account so you can submit applications for applicable grants as an individual. Registering also allows you to track your application status.
The Grants.gov registration process involves three basic steps.
Glossary Term: Operational Research Consultants (ORC) – The organization that Grants.gov has selected to validate the electronic identity of an individual through electronic credentials, PINS, passwords and PKI certificates.