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2) Applying for, updating or verifying their Employer Identification Number (EIN); 3) Updating or verifying their System for Award Management (SAM) registration; 4) Submitting an initial application in grants.gov; 5) Completing Investment Justifications in the Grant Reporting Tool (GRT) and; 6) Submitting the complete application i,n ND Grants. To ensure adequate time to complete the full application process, applicants are encouraged to submit their initial application in Grants.gov (Step 4) at least ten (10) days before the May 23, 2014 application deadline 1. Obtain a Data Universal Numbering System Number (DUNS) The applicant must provide a DUNS number with their application. This number is a required field for all subsequent steps in the application submission. Applicants should verify they have a DUNS number, or take the steps necessary to obtain one. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling DUNS number request line at (866) 705 -5711. FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a current DUNS number. 2. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) FEMA requires both the EIN and a DUNS number prior to the issuance of a financial assistance award and, for grant award payment. Both are also required to register with SAM (see below). The EIN base for an organization is the IRS Tax ID number, for individuals it is their social security number, 'both of which are nine -digit numbers. Organizations and individuals submitting their applications must correctly identify the EIN from the DUNS since both are 9 -digit numbers. If these numbers are not correctly identified in the application, this may result in a delay in the issuance of an award anti /or incorrect payment to a. grantee organization. Organization applicants applying for an EIN should plan on a minimum of two full weeks to obtain an EIN. If you need assistance registering an EIN, go to http:11 wvvw. irsnovI B2isinesses ISmall- Httsinevses -&- Self -E_ai lliyed/Apply or -an- Enaployer- Identification Number -(EIN - Online. FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a current EIN. 3. Register with the System for Award Management (SAM) Payments are contingent on the information provided in SAM and must be completed by the applicant at http: / /www.sam.gov, It is imperative that the information provided by the applicant is correct and current. Please ensure that your organization's name, address, DUNS number and EIN are current in SAM and that the DUNS number used in SAM is the same one used to apply for all other FEMA awards. SAM registration is a multi -step process including validating your EIN with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The CAGE code is only valid for one year after issuance and must be current at the time of application, 22 FY 2014 HSGP FOA 55B -62