H3Africa Human Heredity and Health in Africa

H3Africa Grants Registration Process

All of the following steps are required if you intend to apply for funding from the NIH-H3Africa Program. They should be completed by your institution's authorized organization representative. The registration process can take at least 8 weeks to complete and can be started without submitting an application - please start now!

Step 1: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

  • Find out if your institution has DUNS
  • If DUNS is needed, apply online

Step 2: NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code

  • Register NCAGE Code

Step 3: System for Award Management (SAM)

(Replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in July 2012)
  • Register with SAM or update current SAM registration - required annually!

Step 4: Electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons

  • View Tutorial
  • Register in ERA Commons

Step 5: Grants.gov (Electronic Applications Only)

  • View Organization Registration Tutorial
  • Register Organization


Have questions/comments about the grants registration process? Send an e-mail to h3africa@mail.nih.gov.