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How to Use MiAgGrants

How to Use MiAgGrants

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Please use the following instructions as guidance for:

  1. Accessing MDARD’s MiAgGrants System
  2. Navigating/Understanding the MiAgGrants Dashboard
  3. Updating a User Profile on MiAgGrants
  4. Accessing an MDARD Grant Application Within MiAgGrants
 

MiAgGrants System Help

Create a User Account

The first step to registering an account within the MiAgGrants System, is to first create a user account in MiLogin, which is the State of Michigan’s application to access online services from various State departments. You can register as user in MiLogin, either through a Citizen or Business Account.

If you already have a Citizen and/or Business Account to access State of Michigan online services and applications, please use your user ID and password to log into the MiLogin portal, instead of creating a new account. Users with existing accounts can skip to step number #2 in the guide for the next step to access MDARD’s MiAgGrants System.

  1. To create an account on MiLogin, please visit the website: MiLogin - Login . For new users, please select “Create an Account”. You will then be prompted to enter in your email address and to demonstrate “I’m not a robot”. After this, please click on “Next Step”. 
  2. Once you receive the notification code in your inbox, please input the code and select “Next Step”.
  3. You will then be prompted to enter your First Name, Last Name, and to check the box agreeing to the terms and conditions. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions you can move on to “Next Step”.

Authentication and Verification

  1. MiLogin will ask you to provide a phone number as a second method of authentication and once entered you may click on “Next Step”.
  2. You will then be asked to select a verification method to confirm your identify for logging in. You can select the “Text Message” option and receive the verification code via text, or you can select “Voice Call” to receive a phone call with the verification code information. Upon selecting your preferred method, you will receive a one-time code needed to authenticate your user information. 
  3. Once received, please input the passcode that was sent to your mobile device and select “Confirm Passcode” once it is entered. 

Choose ID and Password

  1. You will then be asked to create your user ID which will need to satisfy the MiLogin System ID guidelines. Please be sure to record your user ID as it will be needed for future use of the MiLogin System. Once a user ID has been created, please select “Next Step”.
  2. You will then be asked to create a password for your user account that meets the MiLogin system password requirements. Once a password has been created, please select “Create an Account”. 
  3. Now that you have successfully created your account and logged in, you will be taken to the account’s landing page which will list the applications you have access to. To sign up for additional State applications, scroll to the top of the screen and select “Discover Online Services”.
  4. Once you land on the “Discover Online Services Page” you can select the State department that corresponds with the application you are seeking. Once you have the state department selected, the available applications will appear on the right side of your screen. 
Register with the Grants Management System

Once logged into your MiLogin account, please click Discover Online Services. Under this tab, please search for “MDARD” and select MiAgGrants to register your account with the Grants Management System. 

  • Please note that registration will be processed during regular businesses hours, Monday through Friday.
  • Applicants will receive an email notification when registration is complete.
 
Navigate and Understanding the MiAgGrants Dashboard

Once logged into MiAgGrants, you will see the Dashboard contacts

Top left navigation menu: 

  • Click the Home button to return to the dashboard no matter where you are in the system.
  • The Searches button allows you to search for documents that have already been initiated.

Top right navigation menu:

  • The High Contrast Mode button provides the option to grayscale the site. Click this button to change the display to black and white; click it again to return to full color. 
  • The Training Materials button offers trainings available for your review. 
  • The Help button provides information for the current page within the system.
  • The Profile button is labeled with your name. This gives a menu of options such as opening your profile page, viewing in-system messages, and editing your dashboard panels.

Dashboard Panels:

  • The Announcements panel provides information on system announcements. 
  • The My Tasks panel displays a list of documents that require attention and/or any opportunities that you have initiated and are currently working on. 
  • The My Opportunities panel displays a list of grants that you may apply for.
 
Updating the MiAgGrants User Profile

The “Person Information” page contains user information and allows you to update the following: 

  • Basic Information - Information such as name and address 
  • Contact Information - How to contact you directly and contact preferences 
  • Address Information - Applicant/Applicant’s organization address 
  • Additional Information - Upload files or add other info about applicant 
  • Login Information - Update/Change login credentials

The “Organizations” section displays your relation/role to your organization.

The “Organization Information” menu contains information about the organization’s members and categories the organization is assigned to. You may edit the following: 

  • General information about the organization such as ties to a parent organization, etc. 
  • The organization’s contact information 
  • Additional information such as a Sigma Vendor Customer ID, proof of 501(C)(3), etc. 
  • Business address information where you can update the physical address of the organization. 
  • Add or edit organization members. 
  • Select a category that the organization is associated with and/or edit a category.
 
Start or Access an MDARD Grant application via MiAgGrants

You may initiate a grant application from the My Opportunities panel. To start a grant application, please follow these instructions: 

  1. Click on the MDARD grant you are applying for in the My Opportunities panel. This will direct you to the application’s “Document Landing Page”. 
    • Note: To return to the application at a later time, use the Searches button or the My Tasks panel in your dashboard to locate the application
  2. The “Document Landing Page” will provide a summary of the application and application sections on the left menu. The sections include: 
    • Forms - serve as a table of contents for the application. 
    • Tools - provides helpful tools for completing the application. 
    • Status Options - submit or cancel the application. 
    • Related Documents - initiate and/or access additional documents necessary to complete your application (if required).
 
 Need more help? If you need further assistance navigating MiAgGrants or having issues applying, please contact the MDARD Customer Service Center at 1-800-292-3939 (Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST).