Pre-Application Actions

Obtain an EIN

• Allow up to 5 weeks
• Optional input for DUNS registration
• Required input for System for Award Management (SAM) registration

Obtain an UEI

• Allow 2 business days to complete the online request
• Required input for SAM registration
• Formerly DUNS number
• https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/

SAM Registration

• Once the EIN is obtained, allow an additional 2 weeks to complete registration
• Renew SAM registration annually
• Designate EBiz POC
• https://sam.gov/SAM/

Create a Grants.gov Username & Password

• Allow 1 business day for SAM updates
• EBiz POC assigns Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)
• AOR initiates and submits the application