Can I send grant applications to several grant making agencies at one time?

You may apply to as many grant making agencies as you wish for different types of grants available.  There are organizations that have received grants from various grant making agencies for several of their projects.

How long does it usually take for grants to be awarded?

It usually takes about six to eight months for grant proposals to go through the review process.

Can I call a grant making agency to check the status of my application?

No.  Because of the number of grant proposals that are coming in, funding agencies usually discourage applicants to make follow-ups on the phone.  Grant applicants are requested to wait for specific dates for the status of their application.

Upon approval of my application, when should I expect to receive the grant money?

The release of the grant money usually depends on the funding agencies.  The grant money may be disbursed monthly, quarterly or annually.  You may check with your grant making agency the cycle of funding.  Normally this is specified in the grant acceptance letter.

What is a 501c3?

A 501c3 is a non-profit organization recognized as a charity.  Many grant making agencies require grant applicants to be 501c3s.

What is a CFDA number?

This is a unique number created in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) database.  It traces all domestically-funded Federal programs available to state and local governments.

What is a DUNS number?

A DUNS number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) for organizations applying for Federal grants.

What is the importance of a DUNS number?

A DUNS number helps identify which organizations have received Federal grants and the total grant money they have received.  The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has adopted the use of the DUNS number.

How do I request for a DUNS number?

Is registering a DUNS number free of charge?

Yes.