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How to apply for IMLS museum grants: SAM, UEI, grants.gov and timing
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Summary
IMLS outlines required registrations and timelines: register at SAM.gov first (renew if expired), obtain an active UEI, then complete grants.gov registration; allow several weeks and begin registrations early to avoid missing the Nov. 15, 2024 deadline.
The IMLS Office of Museum Services said the first step to apply for museum grant programs is to register at SAM.gov and obtain an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) before registering with grants.gov. The agency warned that an expired SAM registration will prevent organizations from submitting applications via grants.gov and from receiving awards or payments.
"The first step in applying is to register for sam.gov," the Unidentified Speaker said, instructing organizations to keep SAM registrations complete and up to date. The video recommends beginning or renewing SAM and grants.gov registrations immediately because these administrative steps can take several weeks.
IMLS explained that all grant payments will be made to the bank account associated with an organization’s SAM registration. After a SAM record is active, applicants can log in to retrieve their UEI and use it to register with grants.gov. Grants.gov is the portal through which federal grant applications are submitted.
For technical assistance, IMLS directed callers to the Federal Service Desk for SAM questions at 866-606-8220 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern) and to grants.gov support at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays). The transcript also instructs viewers to consult grants.gov FAQs and grants.gov support pages and to allow several weeks to complete the grants.gov registration process.
IMLS urged applicants not to wait until the last minute and reminded prospective applicants that late applications cannot be accepted. The agency also said it will offer additional webinars and one-on-one counseling sessions during the application period to help applicants complete registrations and applications.
