Grant guides
Choose the guide for the step you’re working on, from getting registered to checking your submission.
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Register in SAM.gov and get a UEI
Work through account setup, entity validation, registration, and the handoff to Grants.gov.
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Apply for a grant on Grants.gov
Set up Workspace, assign the submitter, check deadline time zones, and resolve submission errors.
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Grants vs. loans: what the SBA actually offers
Compare SBA loan programs, research funding, and export assistance against the expense you need to cover.
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Understand SBIR and STTR and how to apply
Check research fit, business eligibility, partner requirements, registrations, and agency application routes.
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How to spot a grant scam
Review warning signs and places to report a suspected scam.
Find a grant to investigate
Browse grants for small businesses, grants for nonprofits, or the deadline calendar. Use the official opportunity linked from a listing to plan your application.