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re arecdness /natinntal- re aredrtcss -s stem. Additional details regarding the NPS and how it's supported by the EMPG Program can be found in Appendix A— FY 2014 EMPG Program Priorities. IX. How to Apply Applying for an award under this program is a multi -step process and requires time to complete. To ensure that an application is submitted on time applicants are advised to start the required steps well in advance of their submission. Applicants should allow at least 15 business days (three weeks) to complete the five steps of applying listed below. Failure of an applicant to comply with any of the required steps before the deadline for submitting their application will automatically disqualify their application from funding. The steps involved in applying for an award under this program are: 1) Applying for, updating or verifying their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 2) Applying for, updating or verifying their Employer Identification Number (EIN); 3) Updating or verifying their System for Award Management (SAM) registration; 4) Submitting an initial application in grams.gov, and; 5) Submitting the complete application in ND Grants. To ensure adequate time to complete the full application process, applicants are encouraged to submit their initial application in Grants,gov (Step 4) at least ten (10) days before the April 9, 2014 application deadline. 1. Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet. Data Universal Numbering System (,DUNS) Number The applicant must provide a DUNS number with their application. This number is a required field for all subsequent steps in the application submission. Applicants should verify they have a DUNS number, or take the steps necessary to obtain one. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling DUNS number request line at (866) 705-5711. FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a current DUNS number. 2. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) FEMA requires both the EIN and a DUNS number prior to the issuance of a financial assistance award and, for grant award payment. Both are also required to register with SAM (see below). The EIN base for an organization is the IRS Tax ID number, for individuals it is their social security number, both of which are nine -digit numbers. Organizations and individuals submitting their applications must correctly identify the EIN from the DUNS since both are 9 -digit numbers. If these numbers are not correctly identified in the application, this may result in a delay in the issuance of an award and /or incorrect payment to a grantee organization. 20 FY 2014 EMPG Program 55A -29