Take time to learn about each step in the grants process from planning to apply through developing and submitting your application to award and post-award reporting.
Grants Process
Grants Process Menu (/grants-process)
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Plan ahead, assess funding opportunities, and take other early steps. Learn to work with your organization, assess resources and teammates, identify a funding opportunity, check application policies, and lay out your timeline.
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Find the official grant application instructions, preview application forms, get advice on grant writing, check out sample grant applications, and read our tips on specific application attachments and sections.
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Learn about the steps you must take after filling out your application forms to complete the submission process, how NIH checks your application for completeness prior to review, and NIH submission policies.
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What happens between the time you submit the application and NIH lets you know you will be funded? Learn more about receipt and referral and NIH’s peer review process.
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When NIH awards a grant, we are formalizing our partnership with the recipient to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and policies.
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If your organization is the recipient of a grant from the NIH, you will need to pay close attention to the terms of award to be successful stewards of federal funds. Learn about reporting and monitoring requirements.
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