How to Find Opportunities and Submit an Application

Find open funding opportunities at Grants.gov. You can search by funding opportunity number (e.g. HRSA-12-123), category, agency or other criteria. If you are looking for a specific opportunity, searching by the funding opportunity number is the fastest way to find it (or go to www.hrsa.gov/grants and follow the link to the opportunity at Grants.gov).

Download the Instructions and Application from Grants.gov. The package includes everything you need to complete an application, including all the forms. Save the package to your computer and complete it off-line.

Complete the Application, including all required forms, assurances and certifications. When complete, save the application to your computer. Be sure to click the "Check for Errors" button, which will validate your application and activate the "Save and Submit" button. 

Save and Submit only after you have double-checked your application for accuracy, completeness and compliance with the page limit. After you click "Save and Submit," you will enter your usename and password. If you have not registered with Grants.gov, this is as far as you can go. Assuming you are registered with Grants.gov, you can click the "Sign and Submit" button and authenticate and submit your application.

Watch your E-mail. You will receive a series of e-mails from Grants.gov that will help you track your application. You can get the same information by logging into your account at Grants.gov.