At a glance
See below for helpful resources to use during the application process.
Application Resources
Use the resources provided below during the application process.
Resource
Why?
When?
Grants.gov
System for finding and applying for federal grants
Provides a means to submit and track applications electronically
Register before submitting an application
Provides an online interface where organizations (e.g. signing officials, principal investigators) can access and share administrative information relating to research grants
- Register before submitting an application
- Manage administrative information throughout life of award
System for Award Management: SAM.gov
Federal system that consolidates federal acquisition and assistance systems
Allows applicants and recipients to register for required systems prior to award:
- Federal Agency Registration (FedReg)
- Online Representations and Certifications Application including annual Grant Assurances and Certifications
- Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)
- Issues Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which replaced the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number effective April 4, 2022.
Also provides publicly accessible registration data for search or downloading
All registrations must be up-to-date prior to submitting application, Assurances and Certifications are updated annually.
CDC Budget Preparation Guidelines
Guidance for applicants on preparing a budget request
Provides examples and templates to assist applicants in developing a proper budget
For use during the application process
Division of Payment Management System (PMS)
A full service centralized grants payment and cash management system for Federal Agencies.
Provides awarding Agencies and Grant recipients the tools to manage grant payment requests, and disbursement reporting activities.
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP– IRB approvals)
Organization that provides leadership in the protection of the rights, welfare, and wellbeing of subjects involved in research conducted or supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Helps ensure this by providing clarification and guidance, developing educational programs and materials, maintaining regulatory oversight, and providing advice on ethical and regulatory issues in biomedical and social-behavioral research.
Indirect Cost Rate
The cognizant federal agency for reviewing and negotiating facility and administrative (indirect) cost rates, fringe benefit rates, special rates as determined to be appropriate, research patient care rates, statewide cost allocation plans and public assistance cost allocation plans.
These indirect-costs rates and cost allocation plans are used by grantee institutions to charge Federal programs for administrative and facility costs associated with conducting Federal programs.