How to Apply for Grants

Ready to apply for a specific funding opportunity on Grants.gov?
Go straight to the Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to register and apply.

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Complete and submit your application using Workspace.

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If you know the specific Funding Opportunity Number or Opportunity Package ID, quickly search for the package.

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Enter your Grants.gov tracking number.

Grants.gov can confirm if a submitted application has been downloaded by the awarding agency.