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Major Changes and Helpful Tips

·        Grant applicants are required to provide a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number on the grant application cover page.  Individuals who would personally receive a grant from the Federal Government apart from any business are exempt from this requirement.  To obtain a number at no cost, call toll-free 1-866-705-5711.

·        The budget for the DOE STTR Program has increased from $5 Million to $10 Million in FY 2004.  Therefore, we expect to make about 28 Phase I awards in STTR.

·        The Reporting Requirements have changed.  Pay close attention to Section 5.2.

     ·   Building Security will not let you or any courier on the DOE premises.
          If you plan to deliver your application in person or through a courier,
          the individual must stop at the security checkpoint and identify yourself and have
          security call 301-903-1414 for package pickup.