A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a 12-character alphanumeric value assigned to all entities. Entities can locate their UEI in SAM.gov, or in USASpending if they have previously received federal funding. Note: If your entity applies for or has DOJ awards under multiple UEI numbers, each UEI will have a separate JustGrants profile.
As of April 4, 2022, the federal government no longer uses a DUNS number to uniquely identify entities. Entities doing business with the federal government must use the UEI created in SAM.gov. Learn more about UEI numbers.
The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique identifier assigned by the IRS for tax and reporting purposes. Visit the Internal Revenue Service website for more information about TINs and EINs, and how to obtain one.
An Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) number was previously required for COPS Office Grantees and awards. This number is assigned by the FBI and was the agency's unique identifier. The number is included as a reference for COPS Office awards made in FY 2020 and prior years. Currently, the entity's UEI serves as the unique identifier for COPS Office awards.
JustGrants pulls entity information from SAM.gov. Your entity’s address must be up-to-date in SAM.gov. After updating your address in SAM.gov, you will generally see updated information in JustGrants within 1-5 days.
Throughout the federal government, SAM.gov is considered the "source of truth" for organizational entity information. JustGrants pull critical entity identifiers from SAM.gov on a daily basis and then updates the Entity Profile within 1-5 days.
Maintaining an "active" SAM.gov entity registration status is critical. If an entity's registration expires, its DOJ grant funding will be suspended until the status becomes "active" again.
For any inquiries related to your SAM account, please use the resources available on SAM.gov and/or contact the SAM Service Desk (Federal Service Desk) for assistance.
All entities seeking Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funding must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Once registered, entities must complete annual renewals to maintain an active status.
It is recommended that you begin the SAM.gov registration or renewal process 30 days prior to any deadlines to allow for the time necessary to complete the full process, including SAM.gov's entity validation process. If you intend to apply for a specific DOJ opportunity, refer to the Grants.gov due date provided on the notice of funding opportunity, and plan your SAM.gov registration accordingly.
For additional support, visit SAM.gov Help.