Access and User Roles
These documents provide information on gaining access to the ezFedGrants External Portal, understanding the various user roles, and updating your ezFedGrants External Portal user profile.
Training Materials
To use the ezFedGrants External Portal, users must obtain a verified identity Login.gov account that is linked with a USDA eAuth. Once obtained, a user must request a Role Assignment and be assigned a user role in the ezFedGrants External Portal. Also included are guidance for Grants Administrative Officers (GAOs), who are responsible for managing user access, among other responsibilities.
General Information
eAuthentication
For information and guidance on creating a Login.gov account for use with ezFedGrants and other USDA applications, please visit the USDA eAuth website FAQs.
ezFedGrants Access Requests
- User Role Definitions (PDF, 37.5 KB)
- Working with Multiple Organizations in ezFedGrants (PDF, 73.1 KB)
- Role Assignment Job Aid (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Grants Administrative Officer (GAO) Activities
- Review an Access Request Job Aid (PDF, 856 KB)
- Role & Access Management Job Aid (PDF, 595 KB)
- Role & Access Management Quick Reference Job Aid (PDF, 165 KB)
- User & Work Item Administrative Reports (PDF, 484 KB)
Using ezFedGrants
- The Basics Job Aid (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Searching Job Aid (PDF, 651 KB)
- Your User Profile Job Aid (PDF, 759 KB)