How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 27% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 26%. Based on 461 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 13% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $800,000. Expect about 77 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for RFA-CE-18-000?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Sep 30, 2030. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.