How to Write an Economic Stimulus Grant Proposal
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 made $275 billion available for federal contracts, grants and loans. In early 2010 it was still possible for individuals and organizations to apply for grants created by the Recovery Act.
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Instructions
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Search grants.gov (see link in Resources) for the right opportunity.
On the menu on the left, click "Find Grant Opportunities." Then click "Find Recovery Act Opportunities" to browse Recovery Act grants. Click "Advanced Search" to search opportunities by specific criteria.
Select an opportunity and look over the synopsis to eliminate opportunities that do not suit your needs. At the top of the page click "Full Announcement" to find all documents related to the opportunity. Download and read these carefully to learn which activities the grant will fund, and what will be required of you as an applicant and as a grant recipient.
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Register with grants.gov in order to submit applications electronically.
To register as an individual, click "Get Registered" in the menu on the left. Then click "Individual Registration" under "Get Registered." Click "Register with grants.gov." Enter the Funding Opportunity Number of the grant you are seeking, which can be found on the Synopsis Page mentioned in Step 1. Fill in your information and create a user profile.
To register as an organization, first, acquire a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet (see link in Resources).
Next, register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (see link in References). This usually takes one or two business days, but could take two weeks or more, so allow plenty of time.
Finally, register with grants.gov. The person who initiates this user account will be referred to as the E-Business Point-of-Contact (eBiz POC), and will be able to invite colleagues to act on behalf of the organization through the same account. These colleagues will be referred to as Authorized Organization Representatives (AORs) and they will be able to create their own profiles, which will authorize them to apply for grants on behalf of the organization.
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Write your proposal. Log in at grants.gov by clicking the "Applicant Login" in the menu on the left side of the page. Here, download application instructions for opportunities you are interested in.
In writing your proposal, follow the instructions in the application package closely. Include relevant, measurable information. Avoid subjective statements. Write clearly and concisely and make sure your information is easy for reviewers to locate. Any omission or inconsistency could result in rejection.
Don't hesitate to call or email the contact person listed within the package with any questions. It is to your advantage to have some personal contact with the team involved with the grant application, and it is better to clarify than to misreport or omit anything.
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Submit your application. Instructions for submitting will be within the application document. You can track your application status from within the Applicant Center, after logging in under the "Applicant Login" mentioned in Step 3.
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