101: Why the DUNS & SAM is Vital to Securing Federal Money with Boris Hertslet of Guam PTAC

Published: Dec. 10, 2019, 1:01 p.m.

b"There are so many acronyms when it comes to grant writing! In this interview with Boris Hertslet, we discuss two of the most important ones for getting federal grants - DUNS & SAM.\\n\\nIn Today's episode, you'll learn about:\\n--Guam TPAC - How they can help\\n--The first steps toward getting federal grants\\n--Getting you EIN from the IRS\\n--What is the DUNS and why do you need it?\\n--Tips for getting registered with the SAM\\n--Common issues with DUNS & SAM\\n Scam Alert - These are FREE! Never pay money.\\n--The renewal process for every year\\n--Finding free resources to help with federal grants\\n\\nLinks:\\n--EIN (Employer Identification Number) - https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/employer-identification-number\\n--DUNS (Data Universal Number System) - https://www.grants.gov/applicants/organization-registration/step-1-obtain-duns-number.html\\n--SAM (System for Award Management) - https://www.grants.gov/applicants/organization-registration/step-2-register-with-sam.html\\n--PTAC (Procurement of Technical Assistance Centers) - https://www.aptac-us.org/\\n\\nListen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or watch on YouTube!\\n\\nTo share your thoughts:\\nSend Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com\\n\\nTo help out the show:\\n\\nLeave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them!\\n\\nSubscribe on iTunes or on YouTube.\\n\\nLooking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding"