The Federal government requires grant recipients to provide a DUNS number. DUNS numbers should be free of charge; however, there may be a charge to expedite your request. If you do not have a DUNS number you may obtain one by contacting Dun and Bradstreet.

Dun and Bradstreet Telephone Numbers. Generally, it takes 5-10 minutes to obtain a DUNS number by telephone. DUNS numbers are not available by telephone for Latin America and the Caribbean, except Mexico; please visit the Dun and Bradstreet website at http://www.dnbla.com to obtain one.

United States call toll free: 866-705-5711 (weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET)

Canada call toll free: 800-463-6362 (weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Mexico call: 011-52-55-5229-6941 (weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) (Mexico City office) 011-52-55-5229-6900 (weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM)

Federal Agencies call toll free: 866-705-5711 (weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET)

Latin America/Caribbean Customer Support: 954-577-4496 (weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET) (Miami, Florida Office) 954-577-4474 (weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET)

International Customer Support: 800-932-0025 (will provide country-specific D&B telephone number)

Dun and Bradstreet On-line Request Form. Generally, it takes 48 hours to obtain a DUNS number on-line. You may complete the request form on-line and submit it electronically. Latin American organizations may FAX the request form to 954-577-4546, if desired.

Complete the on-line request form available at http://dnb.com/ccr/register.html.

Dun and Bradstreet Internet Sites. Generally, it takes 30 working days to obtain a DUNS number through the Internet. However, DUNS numbers requested for Latin America and the Caribbean may be expedited and generally, received within 10 days.

United States: http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html Canada: http://www.dnb.ca/duns/ Mexico: http://www.dnbmex.com.mx Latin America: http://www.dnbla.com

Revised 8/26/2004