Resources for E-Grant Application The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is phasing in receiving all grants applications electronically. Many online resources are available for assistance. A centralized online portal for finding and applying for grants from 26 Federal agencies, including AHRQ and the National Institutes of Health.Go to: Grants.govA Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). An applicant organization has to acquire a DUNS number before applying through Grants.gov. Go to: DUNSA vendor database for the Federal Government. An applicant organization has to register with the Central Contract Registration (CCR) before applying through Grants.gov. Go to: CCRThe NIH electronic Research Administration system that allows applicants/grantees to electronically receive and transmit application and award information. Go to: eRA CommonsNIH's Office of Extramural Research page, outlining policies and guidelines for extramural research administration. Go to: OER Home PageThe official NIH publication for grant policies, guidelines and funding opportunities Go to: NIH Guide for Grants and ContractsA listing of NIH application forms and instructions. Go to: NIH Forms and ApplicationsTop of Page Current as of October 2012 Internet Citation: Resources for E-Grant Application. October 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/funding/grants/tips-tools/eresources.html