Getting Started Applying to the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program
1. Register on Sam.gov.
All applicants must have current SAM status at the time of application submission and throughout the duration of a federal award. Register at least three weeks before the application due date.
2. Obtain your UEI.
A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a unique number assigned to all entities (public and private companies, individuals, institutions, or organizations) who register to do business with the federal government. This is completed while registering on SAM.gov.
3. Create a Grants.gov account.
Applicants must have their UEI to complete this process. During registration, your E-biz point of contact will designate roles for users in Grants.gov. The Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) is the primary role to be assigned. For more detailed instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov, visit Grants.gov/register. 24/7 Grants.gov support is available at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726 or Grants.gov/support.
4. Review application package and utilize support resources.
Follow the Request for Applications (RFA) closely. Consider asking someone you know to review your application, paying close attention to the RFA’s checklists, requirements, and scoring criteria. You can visit the Resources for Applicants page for technical assistance resources, including webinars and more. For questions related to the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, email SM.FM.FarmtoSchool@usda.gov.