Guidance for Potential Grantees.pdf

Guidance for Potential Grantees

1. Early in the application process sign up for a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) as this is required for application

2. Create an account within the System for Awards Management (SAM)* as this is required to be current for application to grants. *Note: SAM now requires a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before activation of registration for both existing and new entities.

3. Go to the Grants Learning Center for an overview of grants

4. Ensure your entity is eligible to apply

a. Must be a VA recognized Veteran Service Organization (VSO) or;

b. A State Veterans Service Agency

5. Register with Grants.gov

6. Apply for the grant and include

a. Program Narrative

b. Budget Detail worksheet

c. Budget Detail narrative

d. SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance

e. SF-424A Budget Information – Non-Construction

f. SF-424B Assurances – Non-Construction

g. SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

For additional information please contact the HRTG Coordinator at

HRTG@va.gov http://www.dnb.com/ https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/apply-for-grants.html https://www.va.gov/vso/ https://www.va.gov/vso/ https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html mailto:HRTG@va.gov