Before your organization can apply for a federal grant, there are several steps an organization must complete outside of Grants.gov prior to submitting an application through Grants.gov.
Step 1: Obtain a DUNS Number Obtaining a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number is the first step in registering as an organization applicant in Grants.gov. The instructions below describe DUNS and walk through the process of acquiring a free DUNS number.