Identify grants you wish to apply for at Grants.gov. Click the button on the home page that says "Search for Recovery Act Opportunities." On the left side of the Search Results page, select "Browse by Category." Click on "Energy" in the list of categories. From the listing of each grant you plan to apply for, record the Funding Opportunity Number or the CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number, or both if applicable.
Register yourself or your organization as a contractor. On the left side of the Grants.gov homepage, select "Get Registered" and follow the instructions. The registration process can be completed in three to five business days.
Download an application package from Grants.gov. On the left side of the home page, select "Apply for Grants." The cover sheet of the application package will tell you how to open and use the forms included.
Complete the forms in the application package offline so that you and your organization can review them before submitting. Save changes to your application frequently.
Submit your application package to Grants.gov by clicking the "Save and Submit" button on the cover page of the package. At the bottom of the confirmation screen that appears, find your application tracking number and record it in case you need to contact Grants.gov for support.