Support for New Grantees

Congratulations on receiving an NBRC award! Now, what comes next? 

As a new NBRC grantee, we know you have a long checklist of next steps to keep track of. Our goal is to help provide you with the resources and support you need, and communicate clear next steps. Bookmark this page for quick access to PDFs, important links, and upcoming webinars. 


Start Here! Review and complete these Brief Next Steps for New Grantees, including: 

  • GMS: Download a copy of your Award Letter 

  • GMS: Confirm UEI # and SAM.gov expiration date in your Organization profile 

  • GMS: If applicable, complete revisions, or “negotiations” within 1 month of award notification 

New Grantee Negotiations Office Hours 

Watch Recording  |  View Session PDF

Mandatory Spring 2026 New Grantee Training Sessions

Dates and Details Coming Soon

GMS Grantee Toolkit

  • For organizations who have received NBRC awards from 2024 onward
  • Step-by-step technical manual for most grant administration (to be used alongside NBRC’s Compliance Manual)
  • Includes project initiation, grant agreements, reimbursements, reporting, amendments, and more
  • Please only submit reports (SF-PPRs (semi-annual progress report) and SF425 (annual federal financial report) via the GMS, unless you are managing other awards prior to 2024

Grant Administration Compliance Manual 

This manual is updated regularly. An up-to-date copy can be found here. It includes:

  • Details on award process and project initiation activities 

  • Next award phases, including grant agreements and notice to proceed

  • Guidance on procurement, reporting, reimbursements, and more

Forms & Guidance 

  • GMS Supporting Documents Checklist contains forms and files to download, complete and upload 

Human Support 

  • NBRC Staff – Please use the Collab Tab of the GMS application record for NBRC staff support. Include the EGMS ID for your application for early communications.