NOAA Office for Coastal Management

Grants Toolkit

How To Apply For GRANTS

Action	Website	Timeline
RESEARCH the office resources	coast.noaa.gov/funding/links	ONGOING
READ the Federal Funding Opportunities (FFO)	Grants.gov	ONGOING – use the automated notification feature to get emails about new opportunities
REGISTER your organization	DUNS.org SAM.gov Grants.gov	ONGOING – Applicants are encouraged to register in advance! Processing may take 2 to 4 weeks.
APPLY by submitting your grant application on the federal website	Grants.gov	ONGOING – use the automated notification feature to get emails about new opportunities
MANAGE and administer your grant	Grants Online Grants Online Quick Reference Guide	THROUGHOUT YOUR AWARD PERIOD
QUESTIONS can be directed to stephanie.bennett@noaa.gov john.k.mitchell@noaa.gov	Pacific Islands office	ONGOING Monthly webinar schedule (PDF)

Important Grant Links:

Grants.gov is the Web-based grant clearinghouse for all federal grants. Use the link to find, register, and apply for federal grants.

DUNS numbers are required for all contractors and grant recipients. Go to the website to register with Dun and Bradstreet.

System for Award Management (SAM) All contractors and grant recipients are required to register in the federal database.

Grants Online is the Web-based grant management system for all NOAA grants. Use the link to login, find training, and administer grant functions.