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

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.

Boris and I discuss:

• Guam TPAC – How they can help
• The first steps toward getting federal grants
• Getting you EIN from the IRS
• What is the DUNS and why do you need it?
• Tips for getting registered with the SAM
• Common issues with DUNS & SAM
  • Addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Scam Alert – These are FREE! Never pay money.
• The renewal process for every year
• Finding free resources to help with federal grants

Resources from the episode:

• EIN (Employer Identification Number) – https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/employer-identification-number
• DUNS (Data Universal Number System) – https://www.grants.gov/applicants/organization-registration/step-1-obtain-duns-number.html
• SAM (System for Award Management) – https://www.grants.gov/applicants/organization-registration/step-2-register-with-sam.html
• PTAC (Procurement of Technical Assistance Centers) – https://www.aptac-us.org/

Watch the full interview with Boris!