ND Grants Grantee Training Manual

Department of Homeland
Security
Non-Disaster (ND) Grants System

Grantee
Training Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................ 2
INTRODUCTION TO ND GRANTS .......................................................................................................................... 4
TRAINING ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................................... 5
TRAINING AUDIENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF TRAINING GUIDE............................................................................................................. 5
OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
MODULE 1: REGISTRATION AND LOGIN ............................................................................................................... 6
MODULE 1: OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................. 6
MODULE 1: OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Module 1: Lesson 1: Initial FEMA Registration and Logging into ND Grants ....................................................... 6
Module 1: Lesson 2: Logging into ND Grants..................................................................................................... 10
Module 1: Lesson 3: Organization and Navigation of Functions and Tasks ...................................................... 11
Module 1: Lesson 4: Using the Help Links .......................................................................................................... 12
MODULE 1: SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 13
MODULE 2: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS ..........................................................................................................14
MODULE 2: OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 14
MODULE 2: OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Module 2: Lesson 1: Viewing Organizations, Which You Belong ....................................................................... 14
Module 2: lesson: 2: Adding an Organization .................................................................................................... 15
Module 2: Lesson: 3: Updating an Organization ............................................................................................... 16
Module 2: Lesson 4: Creating an Organization Address Change Amendment .................................................. 17
Module 2: Lesson 5: Requesting Access to Belong to an Organization.............................................................. 18
Module 2: Lesson 6: Reviewing/Approving Organization Access Requests from Other Users .......................... 19
Module 2: Lesson 7: Viewing Other Users with Access to Your Organization(s) ................................................ 22
Module 2: Lesson 8: Updating User Roles of Other Users ................................................................................. 23
Module 2: Lesson 9: Adding Contacts for Organization(s)................................................................................. 24
Module 2: Lesson 10: Updating a Contact ......................................................................................................... 26
MODULE 2: SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 26
MODULE 3: APPLICATION FUNCTIONALITY .........................................................................................................27
MODULE 3: OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 27
MODULE 3: OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Module 3: Lesson 1: Overview of Starting Applications in Grants.Gov .............................................................. 28
Module 3: Lesson 2: Monitoring Submitted Applications in ND Grants ............................................................ 30
Module 3: Lesson 3: Completing an Application in ND Grants .......................................................................... 32
MODULE 3: SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 39
MODULE 4: GRANTS MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ...............................................................................................40
MODULE 4: OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 40
MODULE 4: OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Module 4: Lesson 1: Reviewing, Accepting and Rejecting an Award ................................................................. 40
Module 4: Lesson 2: Viewing an Award ............................................................................................................. 43
Module 4: Lesson 3: Submitting an 1199A Form (Direct Deposit Sign-up Form) ............................................... 44
Module 4: Lesson 4: Viewing Amendments for Award Packages ...................................................................... 45

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Module 4: Lesson 5: Creating Amendments for Award Packages ..................................................................... 47
Period of Performance Amendment ........................................................................................................................... 47
Authorizing Official Amendment ................................................................................................................................. 50
Cost Change Amendment............................................................................................................................................ 55
Scope of Work Amendment ........................................................................................................................................ 60
Signing Authority Change Amendment ....................................................................................................................... 65
Other Change Amendment ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Contact Change ........................................................................................................................................................... 74

Module 4: Lesson 6: Updating Amendments ..................................................................................................... 78
Module 4: lesson 7: Deleting Amendments ....................................................................................................... 79
Module 4: Lesson 8: Viewing Performance Reports .......................................................................................... 81
Module 4: Lesson 9: Updating and Submitting Performance Reports ............................................................... 83
MODULE 4: SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 83
MODULE 5: MAIL CENTER ...................................................................................................................................84
MODULE 5: OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 84
MODULE 5: OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................................ 84
Module 5: Lesson 1: Viewing Received Mail ...................................................................................................... 84
Module 5: Lesson 2: Composing an Email (Contacting the Help Desk) .............................................................. 85
Module 5: Lesson 3: Reviewing Emails Saved as Drafts..................................................................................... 86
Module 5: Lesson 4: Reviewing Emails Previously Sent by You.......................................................................... 86
MODULE 5: SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 87

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INTRODUCTION TO ND GRANTS
Welcome to the ND Grants System! ND Grants is a new, highly configurable grants management system
that will fulfill FEMA’s strategic initiative to consolidate the entire non-disaster grants management
lifecycle into a single system. In addition, ND Grants provides many upgraded features to help you
manage your applications more efficiently. The ND Grants system was developed to:
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Consolidate a collection of disparate stove-piped and manual systems
Improve on significant inefficiencies in the current systems
Have the capability to configure new programs within the system without the involvement of
developers

The system is being implemented via a phased approach in which system functionality is released to
coincide with stakeholder need for the functionality. The first release of the system has functionality for:
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Grant application
Award acceptance
Amendments
Performance Reporting

Future releases will have additional system functionalities that will allow ND Grants to support the entire
grant lifecycle including functionality for award closeouts, sub-grantee functions, and financial payments.
NOTE: The current release of ND Grants does not have functionality for subgrantees. Only primary grantees will be submitting applications and
managing awards in ND Grants.

There are many ways that ND Grants will make your job as a grantee easier. Here are a few:
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ND Grants is a user friendly system and provides easy, logical access to all functions
ND Grants makes tracking your applications and awards easier by providing various filter options
Information will be automatically downloaded from Grants.gov applications into ND Grants
applications for review
The application is tailored to the Program Guidance of the funding opportunity
ND Grants makes accepting or declining awards very simple and fast
Email can be managed from a single location in a standard manner
ND Grants makes managing and creating organizations much easier, specifically:
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There will be less chance to have duplicate names for the same organization
Users assigned to an organization will have specific roles, which will enable them to perform
specific operations for the organization
ND Grants provides the capability to view all organizations, whether you belong to them or
not
ND Grants improves the process for managing an organization’s contacts

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TRAINING ORGANIZATION
TRAINING AUDIENCE
This training manual is relevant for all grantees that will create and manage applications and manage
their awards in the ND Grants System. Though this training material is primarily for grantees, it will also
benefit FEMA personnel who need to understand the grantee functionality in the system.

PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF TRAINING GUIDE
The training manual is organized into modules corresponding to high-level functions within the system.
Each module consists of a set of lessons that walk through the steps needed to complete the function
(module). The modules are organized to follow the tasks a grantee would need to perform in the system.
Modules and lessons build on the previous module/lesson and assume that the participant has completed
the previous module/lesson. Each module has a brief overview on the purpose of the module along with
a high-level flow of the function. Specific functional details of activities are provided under individual
lessons.

OBJECTIVES
After completing this manual, you will know how to:
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Login to the system
Describe the basic organization and screen navigation
Understand how to submit an application via Grants.gov, and how to complete an application in
ND Grants
Manage grantee organizations and their contacts
Create grantee organizations and handle access requests to the organizations from other grantee
users
Use the ND Grants email
Review, accept, or reject awards
View, update, and create amendments for award packages
Review and submit performance reports

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MODULE 1: REGISTRATION AND LOGIN
MODULE 1: OVERVIEW
This module provides instruction on how to register for and log into the ND Grants System, as well as an
overview of the organization of the tasks and functions that a grantee can perform in the ND Grants
System.

MODULE 1: OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will know how to:
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Register with FEMA
Obtain a User ID and Password to use ND Grants
Login to ND Grants
Understand the organization and navigation of functions and tasks on the ND Grants homepage

MODULE 1: LESSON 1: INITIAL FEMA REGISTRATION AND LOGGING INTO ND GRANTS
To get access to the ND Grants system you must first register with FEMA. Registration is a simple
process that can be initiated in the ND Grants portal. After the registration process is complete with
FEMA, you will have a User ID and password that can be used to log into ND Grants
NOTE: If you have already registered but forgot your User ID or password
click on the Forgot Password? or the Forgot ID? help links for further
assistance.

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Go to https://portal.fema.gov
► The FEMA Login Screen will be displayed

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Click the New User? button at the bottom of the login screen
► An Image Verification Screen may be displayed

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Enter the characters appearing above the entry box, and click the Submit button
► A Personal Information Screen will be displayed

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Enter the information requested

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After you finish entering the details on the Personal Information Screen, click the Submit button
► The Create Password Screen will be displayed

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Enter your password and confirm your password, then click the Submit button. Please remember your
password as it will be used to access ND Grants every time. The password must be 7-14 characters
long and cannot contain any special characters.
► The Congratulations Screen will be displayed

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Click the Click here to request new privileges button
► The Request Access Screen will be displayed

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Scroll down the screen to find the ND Grants icon, and click the Request Access button next to the
icon
► The Access ID Screen will be displayed

NOTE: If you are not participating in an in-person ND Grants training session, you
can request the access code by calling the Enterprise Service Desk at 1-800865-4076 or sending an email to [email protected].

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Enter access code and click the Submit button
► Your Grantee Home Page Screen will be displayed indicating that you successfully logged into
ND Grants

MODULE 1: LESSON 2: LOGGING INTO ND GRANTS
1

Enter https://portal.fema.gov into your web browser.
► The FEMA Login Screen will be displayed

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Login using your User ID and password

3

Click the Login button
► Your Grantee Homepage Screen will be displayed

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MODULE 1: LESSON 3: ORGANIZATION AND NAVIGATION OF FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

Tabs

Task
Groups

Tasks

Applications Tab

Actions

The following are the components of the system screens:

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Tab: The Home page has five tabs – Home, Applications, Grants Management, Organization, and Mail
Center. These tabs help organize the functionality in a logical way. The tabs are organized to follow the
tasks that the grantee has to complete. Similar tasks are grouped together. For example, the
Applications tab contains all the functions related to the creation and managing of applications.
Task Groups: The Home Page has four task groups: Applications, Grants Management, Organization
and Mail Center. The task groups categorize the grantee tasks into the different functional areas
corresponding with the tabs on the top left corner of the screen. The task groups provide a quick and
organized way to access all of the tasks contained within each tab.
Tasks: The individual grantee tasks are listed under each task group. For example, the Applications
function column may have up to four tasks: Create New, Unsubmitted, Submitted, and Revision
Requested. The number of pending records for the task is also displayed in parenthesis after the task
name.
Actions: When the screen related to each tab (or task group) is displayed, there are several links on the
left hand navigation bar, which are called actions. For example under the Applications Tab, there are
three actions: Create, Update, and Monitor. Other tabs have other actions that follow the same principal.
NOTE: The actions are also referred to as left hand menu links in the training
manual.

MODULE 1: LESSON 4: USING THE HELP LINKS
ND Grants has a comprehensive Help Guide that will provide help on any particular screen or function.
The bottom portion of each screen in ND Grants contains two types of Help links:
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The Help link
The How to link

How To

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Login to ND Grants and click on the Applications tab

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Click the Help link on the bottom of the Applications Homepage screen
►In a new window, the main Help screen will be displayed.

Help Link

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Click on the Table of Contents (TOC) links and select the corresponding link to the topic you would
like to learn more about.
► The topic you selected will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen.

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To close the Help window, click on the X (Close Tab) on the top right corner of the web page.
NOTE: Alternatively, you can also use the Search feature on the top of the screen to
assist you in finding specific help screens.

Search box
TOC (Table of Contents)

Clicking the How To link in ND Grants will open a new window displaying simplified,
step-by-step instructions on how to complete each major function when completing an
application. Each set of instructions is accompanied with a basic flow diagram. The
How To help has a Table of Contents and a search feature to assist you in finding
functions.
Note: There are some context-sensitive help links within the text on some of the
screens. Clicking these links will display an explanation of the term, or displays the
relevant webpage. These help links appear in blue.

MODULE 1: SUMMARY
After completing this module, you should be able to create a new FEMA User ID and password, log into
ND Grants, understand the basic organization and navigation of the functions and tasks on the home
page, and find the online help guide.

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MODULE 2: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS
MODULE 2: OVERVIEW
In order to perform work on any applications or awards, you must belong to the organization with which
the application or award is associated. The Organization tab allows users to perform tasks related to
organizations to which they belong. Grantees can add / update the organization and add default contacts
for organization(s). In addition, from the Organization tab, you can manage organizations; view
organizations to which you do not belong and request access; view other grantees with access to your
organizations; and review / approve organization access requests.
Users that do not currently belong to an organization must request access to it; only an Organization
Administrator can approve the access requests. Users can view other users who belong to the same
organizations as they do. Users with the Organization Administrator privilege can update the organization
information and modify other user’s privileges for the organization.
In order to perform any of the manage organization functions; you must be on the Organization tab at the
top of the screen.

NOTE: Applications and awards will not be listed on your screen if you do not belong
to the organization with which they are associated.

MODULE 2: OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will know how to:
• View organizations to which you already belong
• Add a new organization
• Update an organization to which you belong
• Add and update contacts for the organizations that you belong
• View organizations to which you do not have access and request access
• View other users with access to your organizations
• Modify other user’s roles for your organization (as the Organization Administrator)

MODULE 2: LESSON 1: VIEWING ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH YOU BELONG
Organizations you belong to will be listed on the Select Organization screen, which is the first screen
displayed when you create an application. If you belong to an organization, you can add contacts for the
organization and additional system users of the organization.
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Under the Organization tab, click the Organizations left hand menu link
►The Manage Organizations screen will be displayed, listing all the organizations which you belong

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MODULE 2: LESSON: 2: ADDING AN ORGANIZATION
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Under the Organization tab, click the Organizations left hand menu link
►The Manage Organizations screen will be displayed, listing all the organizations which you
belong

2

Click the Add Organization button
► The Add/Update Organization screen will be displayed

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Complete the organization details and click the Save and Continue button
► The Organization Details (confirmation) screen will be displayed

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Click the Return to Organizations button
► The Manage Organizations screen will be re-displayed

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MODULE 2: LESSON: 3: UPDATING AN ORGANIZATION
Only the Organization Administrator can update the organization’s information. Once application(s) have
been submitted by the organization, the Organization Administrator will not be able to update the
organization’s information as described below, but instead will need to create an Organization Address
Change amendment (see Lesson 4).

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Under the Organization tab, click the Organizations left hand menu link
►The Manage Organizations screen will be displayed, listing all the organizations which you
belong

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Click the Update link for the organization you want to update
► The Add/Update Organization screen will be displayed, listing the current organization details

3

Modify the organization details and click the Save and Continue button
► The Organization Details (confirmation) screen will be displayed

4

Click the Return to Organizations button
► The Manage Organizations screen will be re-displayed
NOTE: Once an organization submits an application, the View link will be displayed for
the organization on the Manage Organization Screen, indicating that the
organization information can only be modified by creating an Organization
Address Change amendment.
The organization information fields are read-only for grantee users who do not
have the Organization Administrator role.

MODULE 2: LESSON 4: CREATING AN ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CHANGE AMENDMENT
Once the organization submits an application, the organization’s address can only be changed by
creating an Organization Address Change amendment. Only the Organization Administrator has the right
to update the organization’s information or create an Organization Address Change amendment.
1

Under the Organization tab, click the Organizations left hand menu link
►The Manage Organizations screen will be displayed, listing all the organizations, which you
belong.

2

Click the View link for the organization you want to update
► The Organization Details screen will be displayed, listing the current organization details

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3

Click the Create Amendment button
► The Create Organization Address Amendment screen will be displayed, allowing you to
update the physical and mailing address of the organization.

4

Update the organization information on the screen and click the Save and Continue button
► The Organization Address Amendment Confirmation screen will be displayed, listing any
awards that have an in-progress amendment or deobligation. The Organization Address Amendment
cannot be submitted until the outstanding amendments and deobligations for the award are
processed.

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Once the amendment is submitted, an Organization Address Change amendment will be
automatically created and approved for each award submitted by the organization.

NOTE: The organization address change will automatically be reflected on
applications that have not yet been submitted.

MODULE 2: LESSON 5: REQUESTING ACCESS TO BELONG TO AN ORGANIZATION
1

Under the Organization tab, click the Request Access left hand menu link
► The Request Access to Organizations screen will be displayed. The screen will list all the
organizations to which you do not belong.

2

Find the organization to which you want to request access. If you do not see it listed on the screen,
click the Search button to find it.

3

Click the Request Access link next to the organization to which you want access
► The Request Access screen will be displayed

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Provide your reasons for requesting the access under the Access Request Comments section in the
Message box, and then click the Submit button.
NOTE: Check your email to see if your access request was approved. You can also
click the Organizations left hand menu link to see if the organization is listed as
one of the organizations to which you belong.

MODULE 2: LESSON 6: REVIEWING/APPROVING ORGANIZATION ACCESS REQUESTS FROM
OTHER USERS
Only the Organization Administrator can approve access requests for the organization.

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1 Under the Organization tab, click the Review Access Requests left hand menu link
► The Review Organization Access Requests screen will be displayed, listing your outstanding
access requests.

2

Click the Review link next to the access request you want to review
► The Review Organization Access Request screen will be displayed. The screen will display
the details of the access request.

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Review the access request
I. Select the Approve (or Deny) Status
II. Select the roles(s) you want to grant the user
III. Enter the text of the email message that you want to send to the person requesting the access in
the Comments box

User Roles

Functions

Organization Administrator

Approve access requests to organization profile

Authorizing Official

Complete, sign, and submit application(s); Accept award package(s);
Complete and submit amendment(s) and performance report(s)

Signing Authority

The individual who is authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the
Federal government on behalf of the organization. Does not have to be a
system user.

Grant Writer

Complete Application(s). Cannot submit applications or sign Assurances and
Certifications.

Financial Specialist

Request payments (Payments will not be supported by ND Grants at this
time.)

Grant Administrator

Complete Application(s); Complete and submit amendment(s) and
performance report(s)

Type of Contact

Functions

Primary Contact

Main point-of-contact for the grant

Secondary Contact

Secondary point-of-contact for the grant

Status of Contact

Capacity

Active Contact

May be selected for any user roles or as the primary or secondary contact

Inactive Contact

Remains within the system, but is not available for use

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Click the Save and Continue button
► The Review Organization Access Requests screen will be re-displayed

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MODULE 2: LESSON 7: VIEWING OTHER USERS WITH ACCESS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION(S)
1

Under the Organization tab, click the System Users left hand menu link
► The Manage System Users screen will be displayed. The screen lists all the users that belong
to any of the organizations to which you belong.

2

Click the Update link for the user to view details of the user and the organizations to which you both
belong.
► The Add/Update System Access Privileges screen will be displayed

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► The top of the screen displays the user details. The bottom of the screen lists the organizations
that you have in common with the other user.
3

Click the Return to System Users button
► The Manage System Users screen will be re-displayed

MODULE 2: LESSON 8: UPDATING USER ROLES OF OTHER USERS

NOTE: To change the user roles of other users belonging to one of your organizations,
you need to have an Organization Administrator role for that organization.

1

Under the Organization tab, click the System Users left hand menu link

2

Click the Update link for the user to allow you to view the organizations which you both belong.
► The Add/Update System Access Privileges screen will be displayed

3

Click the Update link next to the organization for which you want to change the user’s role(s)
► The Add/Update User Access Information screen will be displayed for the user

4

Check/uncheck the role boxes to change the roles for the user, then click the Save and Continue
button
► The Add/Update System Access Privileges screen will be re-displayed

5

Click the Return to System Users button
► The Manage System Users screen will be re-displayed

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MODULE 2: LESSON 9: ADDING CONTACTS FOR ORGANIZATION(S)

NOTE: Only the Organization Administrator can add or update the contacts of an
organization.

You will need to set up Grantee contacts for each organization to ensure that DHS has point of contacts
to communicate important information with the organization. You can add or update contacts for any
organization to which you belong. For each organization you belong to, there must be a primary and
secondary contact specified.

NOTE: Email communications could be addressed to the Primary Contact or the
contact designated as the Authorizing Official based on the nature of the email.

1

To add or update an organization’s contacts, you must first click the Contacts left hand menu link
►The Manage Contacts screen will be displayed

2

While on the Manage Contacts screen, click the Add Contact button
► The Add/Update Contact screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter the contact information
and listing all the organizations to which you already belong.

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NOTE: Always select the contact as Active unless you do not want the contact to
appear when creating applications for the organization.

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Fill out all required fields on the screen

4

Click the Save and Continue button
► The Add/Update Contact Results (confirmation) screen will be displayed

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Click the Return to Contacts button
► The Manage Contacts screen will be re-displayed

MODULE 2: LESSON 10: UPDATING A CONTACT
1

Under the Organization tab, click the Contacts left hand menu link
►The Manage Contacts screen will be displayed

2

Click the Update link for the contact you want to update
► The Add/Update Contacts screen will be displayed, listing the current contact details

3

Modify the contact details and the selected organizations, then click the Save and Continue button
► The Add/Update Contact Results (Confirmation) screen will be displayed

4

Click the Return to Contacts button
►The Manage Contacts screen will be re-displayed
NOTE: Only the Organization Administrator can add or update the contacts of an
organization.

MODULE 2: SUMMARY
After completing this module, you should be able to view, add, and update organizations. In addition, you
should be able to add and update contacts for the organizations to which you belong.

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MODULE 3: APPLICATION FUNCTIONALITY
MODULE 3: OVERVIEW
In order to comply with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations for each funding
opportunity, applications will begin with Grants.gov. Grantees will start their application by submitting
their SF-424 in Grants.gov, and complete their application in ND Grants. All the information from the SF424 will be automatically downloaded into ND Grants and reviewed for eligibility. After review, the
application will be released back to the Grantee in ND Grants so they can complete the application which
includes updating the budget, adding any attachments, and completing any required Assurances and
Certifications. Applications may be released back to the Grantee through ND Grants for additional or
revised information. The following process map depicts the progression of an application through the
entire grant application process.

NOTE: All tasks in this module occur under the Applications Tab.

MODULE 3: OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Create an application using Grants.gov
Monitor applications submitted through Grants.gov
Complete applications in ND Grants that were originally entered in Grants.gov

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MODULE 3: LESSON 1: OVERVIEW OF STARTING APPLICATIONS IN GRANTS.GOV
This lesson describes how you begin your applications for funding opportunities that have a Go to
Grants.gov link.
1

Click the Applications tab at the top of the screen

2

Click the Create left hand menu link
► The Create New Application screen will be displayed

3

Click the Go to Grants.gov link for the corresponding funding opportunity
► The Grants.gov Home Page will be displayed in a new window

4

Click the Apply for Grants left hand menu link
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Click on the Download a Grant Application Package link under Step #1
► The Download Application Package screen will be displayed

6

Enter the funding opportunity number into the text box on the Grants.gov Download Application
Package screen

7

Follow the Grants.gov instructions for completing and submitting the application in Grants.Gov

8

Wait for the Grants.gov submission confirmation screen to appear and take note of the Grants.gov
tracking number

NOTE: This screen confirms application submission but not acceptance.

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Verify if the Grants.gov application was downloaded into ND Grants:
a. Click the Check Application Status link on the main Grants.gov screen
► The Grants.gov Check Application Status screen will be displayed

b. Click the Date/Time column to sort the listed applications, so that the most recent Grants.gov
application appears at the top of the list
c.

Look for the Grants.gov tracking number

d. The application has been successfully downloaded into ND Grants when a number appears in the
Agency Tracking # column
When the Grants.gov application is downloaded into ND Grants, the information
from the Grants.gov application will be automatically copied into ND Grants.
The FEMA Program Manager will then perform an Eligibility Review on the
application and will indicate any issues with the application using the Grantee
Comments box. Once the Program Manager has finished reviewing the application:
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It will be released back to the grantee (with a Review Status of Revision
Requested), so that the grantee can complete the application and/or provide
any additional information the Program Manager has requested

•

The ND Grants application will be listed in the Monitor Submitted
Applications Screen in ND Grants with a status indicating Revision
Requested

MODULE 3: LESSON 2: MONITORING SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS IN ND GRANTS
1

Log into ND Grants

2

Select the Application tab

3

Click on the Monitor left hand menu link
► The Monitor Submitted Applications screen will be displayed, listing all applications with their
status.

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NOTE: Use the Quick Filter and column filter tools as necessary to reduce the number
of applications seen on the screen.

NOTE: Applications listed with a status of Revision Requested have Update links, as
they require additional information to be entered by the grantee. Applications
listed with a status of Submitted have View Details links because they have
already been submitted.
4

Click the Update link in the Action column next to the Revision Requested ND Grants Application
► The Application Status screen willl be displayed

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Click any Incomplete or Not Started links on the Application Status screen to complete the ND Grants
application

NOTE: To complete the application, follow the detailed instructions in the next lesson
(Module:3 Lesson:3)

MODULE 3: LESSON 3: COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN ND GRANTS
Applications that have been submitted in Grants.gov and approved for eligibility will be released be
released back to the Grantee in ND Grants. Grantees will be notified via email that they can now
complete their application in ND Grants.
1

Click the Applications tab at the top of the screen

2

Click on the Monitor left hand menu link
► The Monitor Submitted Applications screen will be displayed, listing all applications with their
status.

3

Click the Update link in the Action column next to the applications with Revision Requested
► The Application Status screen willl be displayed.

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4

On the Application Status screen click the Continue button to start entering the application details
► The Overview screen will be displayed

5

Enter / select the requested information, then click the Save and Continue button to progress to the
next section
► The next part of the application, the Contact Information screen will be displayed. The screen
will be listing the default contacts previously setup for the organization

6

Add or Update the contacts as appropriate:

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I. Click the Add button to add an additional contact for the application or Click the Update link to
update a contact
II. Select two contacts to be used for the application by checking the Select checkbox
III. Select the Contact Type from the Contact Type dropdown list for each of the two selected
contacts
NOTE: You must select one of the contacts as a Primary Contact and one as a
Secondary Contact. You must select only one Primary Contact and only one
Secondary Contact.

IV. Select a contact who is the Signing Authority for the organization by selecting the Signing
Authority radio button
NOTE: The contact designated as the Signing Authority does not need to be an ND
Grants system user.

V. Select a contact who is the Authorizing Official and is authorized or designated to sign the
application within ND Grants
VI. Click the Save and Continue button
► The Applicant Information screen will be displayed

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Enter/ Update the applicant details, then click the Save and Continue button
► The Project Information screen will be displayed
NOTE: You can only update organization information on the Applicant Information
screen if you have the Organization Administrator privilege for the organization and
no applications have been submitted by the organization. The applicant fields on
the Applicant Information screen can be updated at any time.
If the organization address needs to be changed and applications have already
been submitted, click the Create Amendment button to create an Organization
Address Change amendment before submitting the application.

8

Enter / select the information requested and click the Save and Continue button
► The Budget screen will be displayed

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NOTE: You can upload Investment Justifications as attachments.

9

Enter your budget on the Budget screen using the appropriate fields. These funding requests are
organized according to their corresponding Budget Object Class categories.
I. Enter a breakdown of the Applicant Share $ amount in the text boxes for Applicant, State,
Local, Other Sources, and Program Income. The total amount of all these entries must equal
the Applicant share of the budget.
II. Enter your Comments, if required
III. Click the Save and Continue button
► The Attachments screen (for the application) will be displayed

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10 Add any applicable attachments for the application and make sure to select the document type. If
your application requires you to submit Investment Justification(s), you can upload them here.
11 After you finished adding attachments click the Continue button
► The Assurances and Certifications screen will be displayed

12 The screen lists all the Assurances and Certifications documents that are required for the application.
An Incomplete link next to a document means that the corresponding document has not yet been
signed.
13 For each unsigned Assurance / Certification document, you must either click its Incomplete link to
view and sign, or check the Not Applicable box (if the box is displayed)
► When you click the Incomplete link, the corresponding Assurance / Certification document will be
displayed

14 You must sign the document by:
• Entering your password in the Password text box
• Clicking the Certification Check Box

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15 Click the Save and Continue button to return to the Assurances and Certifications screen
► The signed section will now show a Complete link next to it
16 After all the documents have been either signed or marked Not Applicable, click the Save and
Continue button
► The Submit Application screen will be displayed

NOTE: The Submit Application button will only appear on the Submit Application
screen when all the application sections are marked Completed and if you are
designated as the Authorizing Official for the application.
Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit the application.
You can go directly to any section of the application by clicking:
• The left hand menu link of the application section
• The Update link in the Action column
17 Provide your electronic signature by entering your password and checking the certification checkbox
NOTE: You must be designated as the Authorizing Official in the Contact
Information section for the application to sign and submit it.
18 Click the Submit Application button
► The Submit Application (confirmation) screen will be displayed to indicate that your application
was accepted

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NOTE: The Application Number of the submitted application will be displayed in the
gray box near the top of the screen.

19 Click the Print Application button to print a copy of the application
► The Print Application screen will be displayed

20 Select the application sections you want to print, then click the Print Application Sections button
► The application sections you selected, along with a standard Windows Print Dialog Box will be
displayed
21 Select the printer then click the Print button on the Print Dialogue box
22 The displayed application sections will be printed.

MODULE 3: SUMMARY
After completing this module, you should be able to begin an application in Grants.Gov and then view,
complete, and submit an application in ND Grants.

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MODULE 4: GRANTS MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
MODULE 4: OVERVIEW
The Grants Management tab allows grantees to perform post-award functions. These functions
currently include:
• Reviewing Award Packages for acceptance or rejection
• Viewing accepted or rejected Award Packages
• Downloading 1199A Standard Direct Deposit Forms
• Creating and viewing amendments to Award Packages
• Submitting Performance Reports
To perform any Grants Management function, you must first click the Grants Management tab at the top
of the screen.

MODULE 4: OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
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Accept or reject an award
View each section of the Award Package
Understand the process to download and submit an 1199A standard direct deposit form
Create an amendment to an Award Package
View and submit Performance Reports

MODULE 4: LESSON 1: REVIEWING, ACCEPTING AND REJECTING AN AWARD
The Award Packages section lists all applications for your organization that have undergone all FEMA
reviews and have been approved and selected for award. Award Packages for any applications that have
been approved for award, but not yet accepted by the grantee are listed with a Review Award Package
link in the Action column. In order to proceed further (i.e., request payments, etc.), you need to accept
the Award Package. You also have the option of declining the award package, if necessary.
NOTE: Only users designated as the Authorizing Official for the award can accept or
decline an award package.
1

Under the Grants Management tab click the Award Packages left hand menu link
► The Award Packages screen will be displayed

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2

Locate the award that you are looking for. If you do not see it listed on the screen, click the Search
button or use the Quick Filter options to find it.

3

Click the Review Award Package link for the award you want to review
► The Review Award Package screen will be displayed

4

Click the View links to view the sections of the award

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After reviewing all the sections of the award, you can select to Accept or Decline the award package
I. If you decline the award, enter the reason for declining it in the Comments box

6

Click the Save and Continue button
► The Accept Award Package Confirmation screen or the Decline Award Package
Confirmation screen will be displayed, depending on whether you accepted or declined the Award
Package

7

Sign and certify your acceptance or denial, then click the Submit button
► The Review Award Package Results screen will be displayed to confirm your acceptance or
denial

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Click the Return to Award Packages button
► You will be returned to the Award Packages screen

MODULE 4: LESSON 2: VIEWING AN AWARD
Award Packages that have already been accepted or rejected by the Authorizing Official are listed with a
View Award Package link in the Action column.
1

Under the Grants Management tab, click the Award Packages left hand menu link
► The Award Packages screen will be displayed

2

Find an award from the list, and click the View Award Package link
► Depending on whether the award was previously accepted or rejected, the Review Award
Package Results screen will display a gray text box near the top of the screen indicating the status
of the Award Package.

3

Click on the View link to view any sections of the award

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NOTE: The Status section of the screen indicates whether your organization accepted
or rejected the award.
The Comments section states the reason why the award was declined (or
perhaps why the award was accepted)
4

Click the Return to Award Packages button
► The Award Packages screen will be re-displayed

MODULE 4: LESSON 3: SUBMITTING AN 1199A FORM (DIRECT DEPOSIT SIGN-UP FORM)
After you accept an Award Package, you must submit a current SF1199A Direct Deposit form for the
organization that accepted the Award Package. This must be done to ensure that the information
regarding your organization’s financial institution is correct.
1

Under the Grants Management tab click the 1199A Standard Forms left hand menu link

2

Click the link called ‘Click here to print a blank copy of the Standard Form 1199A’. (This appears as
step 1 at the top of the screen)

3

Manually enter the requested information on the SF-1199A that you just printed

4

Bring the SF-1199A to your Financial Institution
I. Have your financial institution fill out sections 2 and 3
II. Have your financial institution sign the form

5

Fax the completed SF-1199A form (with appropriate certification and signatures) to FEMA. The fax
number is 202-786-9905

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MODULE 4: LESSON 4: VIEWING AMENDMENTS FOR AWARD PACKAGES
Once you received an award package, you can make changes to it by submitting an amendment request.
Generally, there are two types of amendments: 1) one that requires a FEMA internal review or 2) one that
does not require a FEMA internal review. You cannot create an amendment combining amendment types
with approvals with those that do not require approvals.
The following types of amendments/changes can be requested through the system:
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Period of Performance – requires FEMA internal review
Authorizing Official - requires FEMA internal review
Cost - requires FEMA internal review
Scope of Work - requires FEMA internal review
Other - requires FEMA internal review
Contact – does not require FEMA internal review

1

To view amendments click on the Grants Management tab

2

Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards

3

You can filter the awards shown on the screen by Program, Fiscal Year and Status
NOTE: The statuses that can be selected for filtering are: All Statuses, Pending Action,
Pending Submission, Released, Submitted, Approved, Denied, Deleted or No
Amendments

4

The View Amendments link will be displayed for any award that has at least one pending amendment,
indicating that you will not be able to submit another amendment until the pending amendment was
approved or denied.

5

To view amendments for an award, click the View Amendments link corresponding to the award
► The Grantee Amendment Requests screen will be displayed, listing all the amendments for the
award, including the Amendment Number, Date Submitted, Old and New Federal Share, Amendment
Type, Status and the actions you can perform.

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NOTE: The Request Amendment link will be displayed for awards that have no
pending amendment requests, allowing you to create an amendment for the
award.

6

Click the View link next to the amendment you would like to review
► The View Grant Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to view your
submitted amendment request

7

On the Grantee Amendment Requests screen, click the Amendment Letter link if you would like to
read the amendment letter corresponding to your approved amendment request

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MODULE 4: LESSON 5: CREATING AMENDMENTS FOR AWARD PACKAGES
You will only be able to create a new amendment if there are not any pending amendments or
deobligations for the award. Based on the amendment types selected, the appropriate application
sections will be available for you to update. You will also be able to upload attachments with the
amendments.

NOTE: Only the Authorizing Official can submit amendments.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AMENDMENT
The “Period of Performance Amendment” allows the grantee to submit a request changing the
established period of performance for the award.

1

Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen

2

Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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To create Period of Performance amendment click on the Request Amendment link next to the award
for which you would like to create the amendment
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to select
Period of Performance Change and enter amendment details

4

Fill out all required fields, including your explanation for amendment request and a new period of
performance end date.
►You can select multiple amendment types at one time, but you cannot combine the Contact
Change amendment type with any other amendment type. If you need to create both a Contact
Change amendment and another amendment, create the Contact Change amendment first as this
type of amendment will be approved automatically.

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5

Establishing the Period of Perofrmance Grant Amendment Request does not require the Modify
Award button to be elected. Click the Save and Continue button.

6

The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation screen will be displayed. Sign and certify the
request by entering your password and checking the certification checkbox then click the Submit
Amendment Request button

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The Submit Amendment Request Results screen will be displayed
►You can print the Amendment Request Results by clicking the Print Amendment Request button

AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL AMENDMENT
The “Authorizing Official Amendment” allows the grantee to submit a request to change the current the
Authorizing Official for the award.
8

Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen.

9

Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link.
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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10 To create an amendment click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would
like to create the authorizing official amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

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11 Fill out all required fields,selecting the check box for “Authorizing Official Change” and including your
explanation to request the amendment

12 Click the Modify Award button to update the appropriate section(s) within the award as well
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections
NOTE: Sections that will need to be updated will indicate a status of “incomplete” on
the individual application section screens.
13 The Contact Information application area will now have a status of incomplete and the Action column
for Contact Information will now allow the user to select the Update link. To continue with the
Authorizing Official change, click on the corresponding Update link.

14 The Contact Information screen is displayed as seen in the figures below. Update the Authorizing
Official information as appropriate and click the Save button.

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15 After the applicable changes have been made and the Save button selected, click the Amendment
Summary left hand menu link. Click on the Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

16 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed with a Summary of Authorizing
Official Changes, select Save and Continue. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Page
will now be displayed.

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17 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

18 The Submit Amendment Request Results page, confirming successful submission of the Authorizing
Official Amendment request, will be displayed.

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COST CHANGE AMENDMENT
“Cost Change” amendments allow grantees to request a change in amount of total funds awarded.
19 Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen
20 Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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NOTE: If there is an outstanding deobligation for the award, you will not be able to
create a Cost Change or Scope of Work Change amendment.

21 Click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would like to create the the
Cost Change amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

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22 Fill out all required fields, selecting the check box for “Cost Change” and include your explanation for
the amendment request.

23 Click the Modify Award button to update the appropriate section(s) within the award as well
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections
NOTE: Sections that will need to be updated will indicate a status of “incomplete” on
the individual application section screens.
24 The Budget application area will now have a status of incomplete and the Action column for “Budget”
will now allow the user to select the Update link. To continue with the Cost Change Amendment, click
on the corresponding Update link.

NOTE: A Cost Change Amendments and a Scope of Work Amendment cannot be
submitted at the same time.

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25 The Budget screen is displayed as seen in the figures below. Update the Cost Change information
as appropriate and click the Save button.

26 Make Cost Change as necessary and click the Save button.

27 After the applicable changes have been made and the Save button selected, click the Amendment
Summary left hand menu link then click on the Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

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28 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed with a Summary of Cost
Change, select Save and Continue. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Page will then be
displayed.

29 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

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30 The Submit Amendment Request Results page, confirming successful submission of the Cost
Change Amendment request, will be displayed.

SCOPE OF WORK AMENDMENT
The “Scope of Work Amendment” allows grantees to redistribute funds across budget object class codes.
The Scope of Work Amendment cannot be used to request a change to TOTAL award amount.
31 Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen
32 Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

NOTE: If there is an outstanding deobligation for the award, you will not be able to
create a Cost Change or Scope of Work Change amendment.

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33 Click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would like to create the “Scope
of Work” change amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

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34 Fill out all required fields,selecting the check box for “Scope of Work Change” and including your
explanation to request the amendment

35 Click the Modify Award button to update the appropriate section(s) within the award as well.
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections
NOTE: Sections that will need to be updated will indicate a status of “incomplete” on
the individual application section screens.
36 The Budget application area will now have a status of incomplete and the Action column for “Budget”
will now allow the user to select the Update link. To continue with the Scope of Work Change
Amendment, click on the corresponding Update link.

NOTE: A Cost Change Amendments and a Scope of Work Amendment cannot be
submitted at the same time.

37 The Budget screen is displayed as seen in the figures below. At this point the user can redistribute
the funds across Budget Object Class codes as necessary.

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38 Make Scope of Work Changes as necessary and click the Save button.

39 After the applicable changes have been made and the Save button selected, click the Amendment
Summary left hand menu link then click on the Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

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40 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed with a Summary of Cost
Change, select Save and Continue. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Page will then be
displayed.

41 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

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42 The Submit Amendment Request Results page, confirming successful submission of the Scope of
Work request, will be displayed.

SIGNING AUTHORITY CHANGE AMENDMENT
43 Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen
44 Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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45 Click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would like to create the
“Signinig Authority Change” amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

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46 Fill out all required fields,selecting the check box for “Signing Authority Change” and include your
explanation to request the amendment

47 Click the Modify Award button to update the appropriate section(s) within the award as well
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections
NOTE: Sections that will need to be updated will indicate a status of “incomplete” on
the individual application section screens.
48 The Contact Information area will now have a status of incomplete and the Action column for “Contact
Information” will now allow the user to select the Update link. To continue with the “Signing Authority”
Change Amendment, click on the corresponding Update link.

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49 The Contact Information screen is displayed as seen in the figures below. At this point the Signing
Authority can be updated. Click Save when complete.

50 After the applicable changes have been made and the Save button selected, click the Amendment
Summary left hand menu link. Click on the Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

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51 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed with a Summary of Signing
Authority Changes, select Save and Continue. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Page
will now be displayed.

52 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

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53 The Submit Amendment Request Results page, confirming successful submission of the Signing
Authority Amendment request, will be displayed.

OTHER CHANGE AMENDMENT
The “Other” change amendment allows grantees to add attachments to the award. Using the “other”
change amendment will not allow modification to any other part of award.
54 Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen
55 Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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56 Click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would like to create the the
“Other Change” amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

Fill out all required fields,selecting the check box for “Other Change” and include your explanation to
request the amendment

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57 The “Other Change” amendment does not allow the updating of award sections. To view those
award sections click on the Modify Award option.
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections

NOTE: Application Sections will only be available for viewing.

58 After viewing application areas, click the Amendment Summary left hand menu link. Click on the
Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

59 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed. If the intent of the “Other
Change” is to attach a document, it can be done here. Click the Add Attachment button to access the
Add/Update Attachment screen.

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60 The Add/Update Attachments section is displayed. Browse and select file. Click Upload File to add
attachment. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Screen will be redisplayed.

61 To complete processing the amendment, click on the Save and Continue button at the bottom of the
page

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62 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

63 The Submit Amendment Request Results page, confirming successful submission of the “Other
Change” Amendment, will be displayed.

CONTACT CHANGE
The “Contact Change” amendment allows grantees to change contacts associated with an award. The
contact change does not need internal review and is automatically approved when processed.
64 Click the Grants Management tab at the top of the screen
65 Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards with amendments

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66 Click on the Request Amendment link next to the award for which you would like to create the
“Contact” Change amendment.
► The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be displayed, allowing you to enter
details about the amendment request

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67 Fill out all required fields,selecting the check box for “Contact Change” and include your explanation
to request the amendment

68 Click the Modify Award button to update the appropriate section(s) within the award as well
► The Application Status screen will be displayed, listing the different application sections
NOTE: Sections that will need to be updated will indicate a status of “incomplete” on
the individual application section screens.
69 The Contact Information area will now have a status of incomplete and the Action column for “Contact
Information” will now allow the user to select the Update link. To continue with the “Contact” Change
Amendment, click on the corresponding Update link.

70 The Contact Information screen is displayed as seen in the figures below. At this point the Signing
Authority can be updated. Click Save when complete.

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71 After the applicable changes have been made and the Save button selected, click the Amendment
Summary left hand menu link. Click on the Return to Amendment Request button as seen below.

72 The Create/Update Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed with a summary of Contact
Changes, select Save and Continue. The Submit Amendment Request Confirmation Page will now
be displayed.

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73 At the bottom of the Submit Amendment Request Confirmation page enter the user password and
check the box authorizing signing of the application. Click Submit Amendment Request.

The “Contact Change” amendment does not require internal review and approval and will be processed
automatically upon submission.

MODULE 4: LESSON 6: UPDATING AMENDMENTS

NOTE: You can only update amendments with the status of Pending Submission or
Released.
1

To update amendments click on the Grants Management tab

2

Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards

3

Enter the Quick Filter criteria Pending Action, then press the Go button. All awards with an action of
Pending Submission will be displayed.

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4

Click the View Amendments link corresponding to the award you would like to update
► The Grant Amendment Requests screen will be displayed, showing all the amendments
associated with the award

5

Click the Update link corresponding to the amendment with the status of Pending Submission or
Released
► The Create/Update Amendment Requests screen will be displayed, allowing you to review
and update the amendment request

6

Modify the amendment request and if necessary modify the appropriate section of the application as
well by clicking the Modify Award button on the screen.

7

Once you updated the amendment, click the Save and Continue button on the screen
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed listing the amendment you just
updated with the status of Pending Submission or Released

MODULE 4: LESSON 7: DELETING AMENDMENTS
1

To delete amendments click on the Grants Management tab

2

Click the Revisions/Amendment Requests left hand menu link
► The Grantee Amendment Request screen will be displayed, listing all awards

NOTE: You can only delete amendments with the status of Pending Submission or
Released.

3

Click the View Amendments link corresponding to the award you would like to delete
► The Grant Amendment Requests screen will be displayed, showing all the amendments
associated with the award

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Click the Delete link corresponding to the amendment with the status of Pending Submission or
Released
► The Delete Grant Amendment Request screen will be displayed

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Click the Yes button on the bottom of the page
► The Grant Amendment Request screen will be re-displayed, listing the amendment with the
status of Deleted

MODULE 4: LESSON 8: VIEWING PERFORMANCE REPORTS
Once you accept an Award Package, the required performance reports will be displayed for you to use for
reporting. For each required report, you will be able to upload the report document, enter your comments
and submit it to FEMA for review.
The performance reports will only be viewable on the first day of the reporting start date and can be
submitted as early as the first day after the reporting end date. The performance reports will be due 30
calendar days after the reporting end date.
The reporting frequency can vary, depending on the grant program from Annual Calendar, Annual Fiscal,
Semi-Annual, Quarterly and None. You will be required to submit a Final Report that covers the period
between your last reporting end date until the project end date.
1

Under the Grants Management tab, click the Performance Reports left hand menu link
► The Review Performance Reports screen will be displayed, showing all the performance
reports pending action, which will include reports with a status of Pending Submission or Released

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NOTE: On the reporting start date, a performance report with a status of Pending
Submission will be displayed on this screen for the grantee to update. Reports
will not be shown on this screen until the reporting start date occurs.
2

Click the View link for the corresponding award
► The View Performance Report screen will be displayed, showing the performance report that
was submitted in a read-only format

NOTE: The Report History section will contain a record for each time the report was
submitted by the Grantee and released by the Program Manager.

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MODULE 4: LESSON 9: UPDATING AND SUBMITTING PERFORMANCE REPORTS
Once the reporting period begins, you will be able to update the performance report displayed on the
Review Performance Reports screen.
1

Under the Grants Management tab, click the Performance Reports left hand menu link
► The Review Performance Reports screen will be displayed, showing all the performance
reports with a status of Pending Submission or Released

2

Click the Update link next to the corresponding award number
► The Update Performance Report screen will be displayed

3

Upload your performance as an attachment by clicking the Add Attachments button

4

Enter any comments under the Comments text box, then click the Submit button
► The Performance Report Submission Confirmation screen will be displayed, showing the
details of the Update Performance Report screen in a read-only format
NOTE: If you upload your performance report during the reporting period, you will not be
able to Submit the report, but you will be able to Save your work by clicking the
Save button; the Submit button will only appear after the reporting end date.

MODULE 4: SUMMARY
After completing this module, you should be able to review an award that was granted and accept or
decline the award as well as view each section of the Award Package. In addition, you should know the
process for submitting an SF-1199A Direct Deposit Form to FEMA, how to create an amendment to
update your award package, and how to view and submit a performance report.

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MODULE 5: MAIL CENTER
MODULE 5: OVERVIEW
The Mail Center allows Grantees to view previous emails and to send new emails. When using the ND
Grants Mail Center, you can only send emails directly to the DHS/FEMA Help desk. To send an
application to an outside user you must copy (“CC”) the users. To access the Mail Center, click the Mail
Center tab at the top of the screen.

MODULE 5: OBJECTIVE
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
• Review received mail
• Compose email (contact Help Desk)
• Review email saved as drafts

MODULE 5: LESSON 1: VIEWING RECEIVED MAIL
NOTE: Emails are sent to grantees at various stages of the grant cycle. These emails
are usually sent by the system, or due to actions taken by FEMA reviewers.
You will receive all emails sent by a FEMA user, which relate to applications
where you are listed as the Primary Contact. You can also receive these emails if
you are on the CC List.
1

Click the Inbox left hand menu link
► Your Inbox screen will be displayed. The screen lists all your incoming emails.

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NOTE: The Subject link will appear in bold font for unread mail.

2

Click on a Subject link to review the email
► The email will be displayed on the View Message screen

3

Click the:
• Reply button to reply to the email
• Next Message button to read the next email message in the Inbox
• Previous Message button to go back to the previous email message in the Inbox
• Go Back button to return to the Inbox

MODULE 5: LESSON 2: COMPOSING AN EMAIL (CONTACTING THE HELP DESK)
1

Click the Compose left hand menu link
► The Compose Message screen will be displayed
NOTE: The Contact under the “To” field is automatically set for the FEMA Help
Desk.

2

Select the organization on whose behalf you are sending the email. (This is particularly important in
case you belong to more than one organization.)

3

Enter the subject of your email in the Subject box, then enter the text of the email message in the
Message Body box

4

Click the Select Contacts button to select contacts to receive a copy of the email
► The Manage Contacts screen will be displayed. The screen lists contacts for the organizations
to which you belong.

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NOTE: You may remove any listed CC: Contact by clicking the Remove link next
to it.
5

Select any of the listed Contacts and click the Select Contacts button.
► You will be returned to the Compose Message screen. The CC: Contacts section will list the
contacts you selected

6

Click the Send Message button to send the email
► The View Message screen will be displayed to confirm that the email was sent
NOTE: You can also click the Save As Draft button to save a copy of the email in
the email drafts list. The Draft Mail screen will then be displayed, listing all
emails you saved as drafts.

MODULE 5: LESSON 3: REVIEWING EMAILS SAVED AS DRAFTS
1

The Drafts folder contains emails that were composed and saved, but not sent

2

Click the Drafts left hand menu link
► The Draft Mail screen will be displayed, listing all the mails that you saved as drafts, when
composing the emails

3

Click the:
• Send Message link to immediately send the draft email, without reviewing it
• Subject link to review the corresponding email draft before sending the email

MODULE 5: LESSON 4: REVIEWING EMAILS PREVIOUSLY SENT BY YOU
1

Click the Sent left hand menu link
► The Sent Mail screen will be displayed, listing all the emails you have sent

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2

Click the Subject link to review the corresponding email
► The corresponding email will be displayed

3

Click the:
• Resend button to resend the email message
• Next Message button to read the next email message under Sent Mail
• Previous Message button to go back to the previous email message under Sent Mail
• Go Back button to return to the Sent Mail list

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MODULE 5: SUMMARY
After completing this module, you should be able to view emails you received, review emails previously
sent by you, compose and send emails, save emails as drafts, retrieve draft emails and send draft emails.