SAM.gov Entity Validation Update
GSA implemented a new process to validate an entity’s legal business name and physical address when requesting a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and for completing a SAM.gov entity registration. Due to a high volume of requests, entity validations are taking longer than expected to process. This validation process is now taking 7-10 business days, and in some cases longer.
Begin your SAM.gov registration process as soon as possible to allow the time necessary to process entity validations well in advance of the Grants.gov due date posted in the solicitation. Read this FAQ for more information.
Key Audience: JustGrants Application Submitter(s), Entity Administrator
Learn how to submit an application for Department of Justice (DOJ) funding by following a step-by-step breakdown of the application process.
The following eLearning videos, reference guides, and other resources will help you successfully complete an application.
Application in Grants.gov
Learn how to initiate an application in Grants.gov. An applicant begins the application process in Grants.gov by submitting the required documents, including the SF-424 and SF-LLL.
Reference:
Learn how information flows from SAM.gov to Grants.gov and to JustGrants. See how entities and users onboard and access JustGrants.
Entity Onboarding
This video describes how these three systems intersect and pull critical entity data through to display in JustGrants. Also, see the Onboarding: SAM.gov to Grants.gov to JustGrants infographic.
User Access
Each entity relies on the entity administrator to add users, designate user roles, and assign users directly to applications in JustGrants. View our Training: Entity Management to learn more about how the entity administrator manages user access for their entity.
Locate an Application
Learn how to locate an application in JustGrants after it has been initiated in Grants.gov.
Submit an Application
Learn how to submit an application in JustGrants.
References
- Application Submission Job Aid Reference Guide (updated February 3, 2023)
- Application Attachments Quick Reference Guide (updated February 17, 2023)
- Printing an Application Quick Reference Guide
Budget Entry
Learn how to complete a budget detail form in JustGrants.
References:
For step-by-step instructions on resolving validation errors when certifying and submitting your application, refer to the Application Submission: Resolving Validation Errors quick reference guide (updated February 17, 2023).
Page 4 of the DOJ Application Submission Checklist (updated February 17, 2023) provides information on completing, reviewing, certifying, and submitting your application in JustGrants.
Check Your Application for Errors and Submit
Once your application is complete, check for errors, review, certify, and submit.
After completing step 5, your entity's application is now submitted!
