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IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU START THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IMMEDIATELY.  \nIf you experience any problems [registering with Grants.gov](registering with Grants.gov), please call [the Grants.gov](the Grants.gov) Applicant Support Line at 1-800-518-4726 or email at  \n[support@grants.gov](support@grants.gov).  \n[1. ](1. Registering with Grants.gov)[Registering with Grants.gov](1. Registering with Grants.gov)  \nSBA requires the use of the Grants.gov website for submission of all grant application packages. If your organization hasn't already done so, it must register with Grants.gov before it can apply for this funding opportunity.  \nRegistration creates a profile of basic information about your organization including the staff members who are authorized to submit applications on its behalf. These steps take a number of days, so please don't wait until the last minute if you have a deadline approaching! If you have problems [registering with Grants.gov](registering with Grants.gov), call the help desk at 1-800-518-4726.  \nThe [checklist below has been designed to help guide you through the Grants.gov](checklist below has been designed to help guide you through the Grants.gov) registration process. Complete instructions for registering with Grants.gov are [located at](located at www.Grants.gov)[ ](located at www.Grants.gov)[www.Grants.gov](located at www.Grants.gov).  \nA glossary of terms and links to important online resources follow the checklist.  \n\n| WHAT YOU NEED TO DO\u003Cbr>1. Find your institution's UEI number\u003Cbr>All institutions applying for federal grants are required to provide a UEI number. The federal government has adopted the use of UEI numbers to keep track of how federal grant money is dispersed.\u003Cbr>Ask your grant administrator or chief financial officer to provide your institution's UEI number. Research universities and most colleges, independent libraries, and large organizations already have UEI numbers.\u003Cbr>If your institution does not have a UEI number, call the special Dun & Bradstreet hotline at 1-866-705-5711 to receive one free of charge.\u003Cbr>More information about UEI numbers is available at \u003Cbr>[https://USFCR.com](https://USFCR.com) | TIME IT TAKES | TIPS\u003Cbr>Record and protect your UEI number and have it available for quick reference in the following steps. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 1-2 business days |  |\n| 2. Register your institution with System of Award Management (SAM)\u003Cbr>SAM is a government-wide registry for organizations that seek grants from or otherwise do business with the federal government. SAM will house your organizational information, allowing Grants.gov to verify your identity and to pre-fill organizational information on your grant applications. Ask your chief financial officer, grant administrator, or authorizing official if your organization is already registered with SAM.\u003Cbr>Remember that registration with the System of Award Management must be confirmed each year for your\u003Cbr>[Grants.gov](Grants.gov) registration to remain valid.\u003Cbr>Entities registering in SAM must submit a notarized letter appointing their authorized Entity Administrator (SAM\u003Cbr>POC). 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