Getting Started:
There are
several
mandatory steps
that your agency
needs to take
prior to
submission of
grants. When
applying for
grants at the
federal level or
through the
Illinois
Criminal Justice
Information
Authority, you
must register
for a DUNS
Number and
register with
the Central
Contractor
Registry. Note:
this process may
take up to two
weeks to
complete start
early.
- DUN and Bradstreet Number To apply for grants you must have a Dun and Bradstreet Number (D&B Number). Check with your city finance manager to determine if your agency has a D&B number. If unsure, check the Dun and Bradstreet website at www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1-866-705-5711.
- If your agency is not listed in the D&B database, register with DUN and Bradstreet, Register with the Central Contractor Registry at www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Note that you are required to update your CCR information at least once per year to remain in an active status.
- To apply for grants directly from the federal government register go to www.fema.gov/grants and www.grants.gov. You must complete steps one and two prior to registering with grants.gov.
- For Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Grants register at www.usdoj.cops.gov.
- Maintain your D&B Number, CCR information and fema.gov and grants.gov passwords in one place so that you can easily retrieve this information when filing for a grant.
