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COMPETITIVE GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS www.fra.dot.gov/grants PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Get a Dun&Bradstreet Number (DUNS) Register with System for Award Management Organization's E-Biz POC must respond to the registration email to authorize applicant's role and access 866-705-5711 OR fedgov.dnb.com 1 STEP Register with Grants.gov and create an applicant profile 3 STEP Complete and submit application in Grants.gov Workspace addressing all NOFO requirements 4 STEP Verify FRA’s receipt of application using Grants.gov tracking number 5 STEP Project selections announced 6 STEP 2 STEP Grant Pre-Obligation Period Grantee works with FRA to complete required documentation before funds can be obligated. 7 STEP To register, go to www.sam.gov • FRA NOFO • FRA Training and Guidance • Workspace on Grants.gov • [email protected] APPLICATION RESOURCES $ NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) ANNOUNCED • Grant Agreement • Terms and Conditions • NEPA Requirements After registering, send SAM: • A notarized letter • An Employer Identification Number (EIN) / Tax Identification Number (TIN) TYPICAL TIME FRAME: UP TO 1 MONTH TYPICAL TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH TYPICAL TIME FRAME: 4–5 MONTHS TYPICAL TIME FRAME: 6–15 MONTHS Grant Funds Obligated* 8 STEP FRA reimburses grantee for eligible expenses. Grants.gov will send a registration email $ * Once funds are obligated, grantee follows Grant Agreement/Terms and Conditions to ensure grant compliance.
