System for Award Management Registration

Overview of SAM Registration

All applicants must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of the application. Applicants and recipients submit common certification and representation requirements through SAM and do not submit forms directly to CDC. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is issued through SAM registration.

Recipients must keep their SAM registration up-to-date and renew their registration at least once per year. If your registration expires, you cannot submit a grant application until it is renewed. Go to SAM.gov for more information including instructions on registration and renewal.