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since both are 9 -digit numbers. If these numbers are not correctly identified in the application, a delay in the issuance of the funding award and/or incorrect payment to a recipient organization may result. Organizations applying for an EIN should plan on a minimum of two full weeks to obtain an FIN. For assistance registering an EIN please contact the IRS helpline. DHS/FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a current EIN. Register with the System for Award Management (SAM) Applicants applying for grant funds electronically through Grants. go must register with the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). Step-by-step instructions for registering with SAM can be found here: htt 2://www. grants. eov/web/arants/applicants/organization-registratioWstep-2-register- with-sam.html. All applicants must register with SAM in order to apply online. Failure to register with the SAM will result in the application being rejected by Grants.gov during the submissions process. Payment under any DHS/FEMA award is contingent on the recipient's having a current SAM registration. The SAM registration process must be completed by the applicant. It is imperative that the information provided by the applicant is correct and current. Please ensure that the organization's name, address, DUNS number and EIN are up to date in SAM and that the DUNS number used in SAM is the same one used to apply for all other DHS/FEMA awards. SAM registration is a multi -step process including validating the 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. SAM sends notifications to the registered user via email 60, 30, and 15 days prior to expiration of the SAM registration for the Entity. SAM registration may lapse due to inactivity. To update or renew Entity records(s) in SAM, applicants will need to create a SAM User Account and link it to the migrated Entity records. For assistance registering, please go to SAM or call 866-606-8220. DHS/FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to registering in SAM or obtaining a current CAGE code. Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) The next step in the registration process is creating a username and password with Grants.gov to become an AOR. ADRs will need to know the DUNS number of the organization for which they will be submitting applications to complete this process. Applicants must register the individual who is able to make legally binding commitments for the applicant organization as the AOR; this step is often missed and it is crucial for valid submissions. To read more detailed instructions for creating a Page 8 of 46 FY 2016 EMPG 55A-78