The application process in eGrants follows a specific workflow.

First, a subapplication is created. A subapplication can be created by either the Subapplicant or by the Applicant in the following ways:

• A Subapplicant can create a subapplication directly in eGrants.
• A Subapplicant can submit a paper subapplication to the Applicant, and the Applicant enters it into eGrants (referred to as "Application Intake").
• An Applicant can create its own subapplication to include in its application. These are called "Applicant Acting as Subapplicant" subapplications.

If a Subapplicant created a subapplication, the Applicant official reviews the subapplication. He or she may request revisions. If revisions are requested, the Subapplicant may be asked to revise the subapplication or the Applicant may revise it.

Once a Subapplicant's subapplication is reviewed and complete, the Applicant may include it, along with its own subapplications, in a larger application that is submitted to FEMA or may "stockpile," or retain it for future consideration.

FEMA then reviews the application and its subapplications and either approves them, disapproves them, or requests revisions and resubmissions.

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