See the RD Digital Library for advice and other resources from the UNH Research and Large Center Development Office
For these sponsors, see the separate page for their specific requirements and advice:
DOD (incl. ARO, AFOSR, DARPA, and ONR), NASA, NIH, NSF, USDA, US ED (incl. IES)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. Agency for International Development (US AID)
U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Grant/Cooperative Agreement Forms
EPA Grants Award Process Webinars
Application Review Process
Evaluation Criteria for Research Programs
Hints for Writing a Stronger NEH Application
NEH Summer Stipend Application Strategies
Tackling the Project Narrative for the NEH Summer Stipend - RDGW News MAY 2020
Grants Dos and Don'ts handout and poster -- Guidance from NOAA’s Office of Education on how to write and submit grant applications
How to Build Your Proposal -- Explore guides, tools, and writing tips for building a proposal for funding from NOAA Fisheries
Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application
Application Forms and Resources
Training Events, Videos, and Reference Materials for Applicants and Grantees
Effectively Responding to USAID Award Solicitations
Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals
- What NIJ Funds
- Find Funding Opportunities
- Guidance for Applicants and Awardees
- Questions on Funding Opportunities
- Awards List of Funded Projects
Application Submission & JustGrants
Applicants must begin the application process within Grants.gov. After applying in Grants.gov, the application information and forms will be transferred to JustGrants and will automatically appear when you access your application in JustGrants.
Training videos and 2021 webinars provide info how to: locate an application; complete the Proposal Abstract and Proposal Narrative; complete the Budget Detail Form; upload attachments; and review, certify, and submit an application.
The DOJ Application Submission Checklist (new for 2021) covers all necessary steps to complete the two-part application process in Grants.gov and JustGrants. It includes:
- how to prepare to apply
- completing the abbreviated application in Grants.gov
- entity onboarding and JustGrants access
- completing, reviewing, certifying and submitting your application in JustGrants
- helpful user tips
