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Application Submission

Welcome to this video on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) grants application process.  This video walks through DOJ's two-step grant application process and covers the following topics: 

  • Preparing to Apply
  • Step 1: Apply in Grants.gov
  • Step 2: Apply in JustGrants
  • Application Status and Award Notices 

We will provide details on additional activities that may assist with your application and review several websites with additional resources. You can watch the full video, or relevant sections based on your specific application needs using the links below. 

To view a checklist, eLearning videos, reference guides, and other resources make sure to visit:
https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission

Grants.gov has created their own Quick Start Guide to help with their part of the process:
https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction 
01:20 Application Submission Systems Roadmap 
04:50 Step 1: Grants.gov Process 
06:03 Form SF-424 
08:27 Sign and Submit 
11:04 Step 2: JustGrants process 
12:05 Application Submission Roles and Responsibilities 
15:19 Locate and Navigate Application 
17:44 Application Submission 
18:04 Standard Applicant Information 
24:18 Proposal Abstract 
27:16 Data Requested with Application 
28:58 Proposal Narrative 
31:07 Budget entry 
42:32 Memoranda of Understanding 
42:58 Additional Application Components 
43:27 Disclosures and Assurances 
49:01 Certify and Submit 
51:43 Status and Award Notices 
53:04 Multiple Application Submitters 
56:14 Duplicate Submissions 
57:23 Application Cancellation 
58:44 Application Recall 
1:03:01 Application Status Codes 
1:04:29 Resources
 

Date Published: February 18, 2025