Applicant Training
Training Resources and Videos for Grants.gov
Whether you need a high-level introduction to the Grants.gov application process, or you are looking for a step-by-step explanation of a particular Applicant task, we encourage you to consult the resources on this page.
For more context and general information about the federal grants lifecycle, visit the Grants 101 section under the Learn Grants tab.
Featured Video
How to Create a Workspace
Updated on July 9, 2019
Workspace is Grants.gov's shared, online environment to collaboratively complete and submit federal grant applications.
Introduction to Grants.gov Video Series
The Introduction to Grants.gov Video Series covers the complete Grants.gov application process, from registering and creating a Grants.gov account to finding funding opportunities and completing an application package.
How to Register with Grants.gov
Updated on March 21, 2020
Learn how to create a Grants.gov account so you can subscribe to funding opportunity notifications and apply for federal grants using Grants.gov Workspace. This video also explains how to associate a UEI with an applicant account. (Note: This is an optional step).
Intro to Grants.gov User Roles
Updated on April 20, 2018
Learn about applicant user roles within the Grants.gov system and how these roles impact the application process.
How to Search for a Federal Grant on Grants.gov
Updated on Nov 20, 2017
Learn about Grants.gov's powerful search engine, which allows users to find and apply for federal grants in a variety of ways. This video also shows how registered users can subscribe to opportunity notifications generated from saved search criteria.
What's in a Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov?
Updated on April 27, 2018
Learn about the information that is included with every posting of a federal grant opportunity on Grants.gov.
Intro to Applying on Grants.gov
Updated on April 27, 2018
Learn how easy it is to apply for a federal grant using Grants.gov Workspace. This video serves as an introduction to the apply process.
Learning Workspace Video Series for Organization Applicants
The Learning Workspace Video Series for Organization Applicants provides step-by-step instructions for key actions within a Grants.gov workspace, including creating a workspace, adding participants, and completing forms.
Application Workflow for Organizations
Updated on October 15, 2020
Grants.gov Workspace is a shared, online environment where members of the same organization may simultaneously access and edit different forms within an application. This video highlights the general workflow necessary to submit an application.
User Roles & Workspace Actions
Updated on April 27, 2018
This video provides organization applicants with an overview of the key roles and access levels that contribute to the Grants.gov workspace workflow.
How to Create a Grants.gov Workspace
Updated on April 20, 2018
This video explains how an applicant user can create a workspace for a specific funding opportunity.
How to Add Participants to a Grants.gov Workspace
Updated on June 29, 2018
This video explains the process of adding users, or Participants, to a workspace so that multiple organization applicants can complete individual package forms.
Completing Forms in a Workspace on Grants.gov
Updated on June 29, 2018
This video explains how federal grant application forms may be filled-out as part of the Grants.gov workspace workflow.
Submitting an Application in Grants.gov Workspace
Updated on Oct 20, 2018
This video outlines the process of finalizing a completed application in workspace and submitting it to the grant-making federal agency.
Quick Clicks Video Series for Grants.gov Workspace Users (Organization Applicants)
The Quick Clicks Video Series for Grants.gov Workspace Users features short videos that walk organization applicants through important tasks relating to Grants.gov's workspace functionality.
Viewing Form Attachments Within a Workspace
Updated on May 7, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how Grants.gov users can view PDF file attachments in their application forms within Workspace.
Contributing to the Discussion Forum
Updated on April 20, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how users can access and contribute to the new Grants.gov Discussion Forum.
How to Create Custom Roles
Updated on April 20, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how administrative users can create custom roles for use within Grants.gov.
How Do I Add Participants Who Are Outside My Organization?
Updated on June 19, 2017
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how users of Grants.gov's Workspace can add participants who are not part of their own organization.
Adding Subforms in a Workspace
Updated on April 20, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how subforms can be added and managed in Grants.gov Workspace.
How Do I Limit Access to Budget Forms?
Updated on June 19, 2017
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how access to budget forms can be limited within Grants.gov Workspace.
Accessing Webforms in a Workspace
Updated on May 9, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how applicants can view and edit webforms in a Grants.gov workspace.
How Do I Preview Forms in a Federal Grant Application?
Updated on April 27, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how applicants can preview the forms in a federal grant application before downloading an application package or registering with Grants.gov.
How Do I Combine My Grants.gov Accounts?
Updated on Aug 20, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how applicants can combine their Grants.gov accounts into a single account with multiple profiles.
How Do I Find Federal Grant Forecasts?
Updated on Oct 26, 2016
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how applicants can locate federal grant forecasts on Grants.gov.
How Do I Reuse Forms in a Workspace?
Updated on June 19, 2017
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how applicants can save time by reusing forms across multiple workspaces set up by the same organization.
How Do I Reopen a Workspace?
Updated on June 19, 2017
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how to reopen a Grants.gov workspace after an application has been submitted.
Reassigning Ownership of a Workspace
Updated on October 15, 2020
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how ownership of a Grants.gov workspace can be reassigned to another workspace Participant.
Why Should I Lock Forms in a Workspace?
Updated on June 19, 2017
This video in the Quick Clicks series highlights the importance of locking forms in order to protect applicants' ongoing work in a Grants.gov workspace.
How Do I Find Online Help Articles?
Updated on Oct 20, 2018
This video in the Quick Clicks series explains how users of Grants.gov's workspace functionality can access context-sensitive help articles.
How Do I View the Grantor Image of My Application?
Updated on Oct 13, 2016
This video in the Quick Clicks series introduces the feature in Grants.gov Workspace that allows applicants to view their application just as the grant-making agency will view it.
How Do I Preview Grantor Validations?
Updated on Oct 13, 2016
This video in the Quick Clicks series introduces the feature in Grants.gov Workspace that allows applicants to check their application against validations in the grant-making agency's system.