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Five Reasons Your Business Should Have a DUNS Number. Posted on February 18, 2010, 9:55 am, by Robert Mangiafico. A DUNS number is a special number issued by Dun & Bradstreet to track a business so that information about that business can be reported to other institutions. Most businesses get a DUNS number when they are first formed.
DUNS number to apply for federal grants. Why do I need a DUNS number? As of October 1, 2003 the Federal Government requires that all applicants for Federal grants and cooperative agreements, with the exception of individuals other than sole proprietors and foreign entities, have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The Federal Government will use the DUNS number to better identify related organizations that are receiving funding under grants and cooperative agreements, and to provide consistent name and address data for electronic grant application systems. Additional information about DUNS numbers can be found at: www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/in dex.html. How do I apply do a DUNS number? You can obtain a DUNS number within 24 hours by calling 1-866-705-5711. A DUNS number can also be requested online at www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/in dex.html, however D&B estimates it may take 2-3 weeks to process online orders. We strongly encourage you to register for this number prior to the application period.