Grantee Resources
Tools to Guide Your Grant Journey
![A flowchart from the Maryland Department of General Services showing the grant journey...steps to get a grant reviewed... or accepted. Step 1 [Grantee action]: Activate Grant - Verify grant(s) and contact information to active the grant. Accept grant ownership in Submittable. Step 2 [Grantee action]: Complete the Grant Intake Process - Submit all documents through Submittable Step 3 [Grantee action]: Sign Grant Agreement - DGS will provide a grant agreement for grantees to sign via Submittable Step 4 [Outside action]: Grant Agreement Submitted to Board of Public Works (BPW) - After BPW review, grantees contacted with next steps Step 5 [Grantee action]: Engage in Grant Management - Submit contract eligibility and payment requests Step 6 [Grantee action]: Complete the closeout report - Submit closeout report to DGS through Submittable Step 1a [DGS Action]: DGS Review Grant Activation Request Step 1b [Grantee action]: Prepare Required Documents - A list of all required documents found here Step 1c [Grantee action]: Accept Transfer Request - After grant activation request is submitted, all grantees receive email to Accept Transfer Only approved requests proceed to the following steps: Step 2a [Grantee action]: Grantee Submits Required Documents - All requests are submitted to DGS through Submittable Step 2b [DGS Action]: Documentation Reviewed by the DGS Capital Grants and Loans Team - CGL team drafts a grant agreement Step 2c [Outside action]: Grant Agreement Reviewed by Attorney General's Office - This review occurs outside of DGS, with varying timelines dependent on the grant.](/PublishingImages/Capital%20Grants/Capital%20Grants%20Process%20Map.png)
To further support you, we’ve compiled a set of helpful resources designed to guide you every step of the way.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the program.
Serves as a practical tool to track key milestones, required documentation, and deadlines throughout your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to commonly asked questions about the Capital Grants and Loans Program, please refer to our
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, which provides additional clarification on program requirements, processes, and expectations.
Instructional Videos
Offer step-by-step guidance on key aspects of the Capital Grants and Loans Program to help grant recipients navigate the process with confidence.
How to Create a Maryland DGS Grants Management Account
How to Submit a General Inquiry
How to Submit an Activate Grant Request
Instruction Guides
Provide detailed, easy-to-follow directions on specific tasks and requirements within the Capital Grants and Loans Program to support successful project management.
Submittalbe Status and Stage Definitions
