This demonstration will show how to activate a Grants Portal account.

There will be no audio in this demonstration.

Email from FEMA

Email text:

From: support@pagrants.fema.gov [mailto:support@pagrants.fema.gov]
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2017 3:11 PM
Subject: FEMA PA Notification - Org Account Request Approved

Hello Sherry,

Your organization account request has received final approval. You may now log in to the Grants Portal with the temporary username and password:

Username: comanager@subrecipientcountyga.com
Password: LJE1kAvc!%

Please click https://pagrants.fema.gov to sign in with your temporary password. You will be required to change your password upon login.

-FEMA PA Support Team

FEMA-PA-Support@FEMA.DHS.Gov
https://pagrants.fema.gov

1. Open and review the email from FEMA.
2. Take note of the username and temporary password provided.
1. Temporary username and password highlighted.
3. Select the link to sign in to Grants Portal using the temporary password.
1. Grants Portal link (https://pagrants.fema.gov) highlighted.
2. The Grants Portal Welcome screen loads.

Welcome to Grants Portal! To get started, we'll ask you a few questions to get your account set up.

"1. Start" Section

Set-up wizard

• Tabs
• 1 Start (selected)
• Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate through the steps and fill out your information.
• 2 Password
• 3 Security Question
• 4 Finalize Account
• Controls
• PREV (inactive)
• NEXT

4. When the link is selected, a welcome screen appears in Grants Portal.
1. The user selects the Grants Portal link.
2. Grants Portal Welcome page opens.
5. Select the "Next" button to continue to the "Password" section.
1. NEXT button highlighted.
2. The user selects NEXT.

Set-up wizard

• Tabs
• 1 Start (complete)
• 2 Password (selected)
• USERNAME: Text entry field: state1
• CHOOSE A PASSWORD: Text entry box
• RE-ENTER YOUR PASSWORD: Text entry box
• Password Tips
• Make your password at least 15 characters long. The longer, the better.
• Include uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols. The greater the variety, the more secure your password is.
• Avoid using dictionary words i any language inside of your password.
• Avoid sequences or repeated characters like 33333333, abcdefg, or characters in order on keyboards, like qwerty or asdfghjk.
• Do not use personal information that could be guessed or discovered, like names, birthdates, or ID card numbers.
• 3 Security Question
• 4 Finalize Account
• Controls
• PREV
• NEXT

6. Ensure the username is correct.
1. USERNAME text entry field selected.
7. Select the text box under "Choose a Password" and enter a password. Ensure the password is at least 15 characters long and includes uppercase and lowercase characters, number, punctuation marks, or symbols.
1. CHOOSE A PASSWORD text entry box selected.
2. The user enters a 16-character password.
3. During entry, a prompt appears reading, Please enter at least 15 characters. Prompt disappears when 15-character minimum is reached.
4. During entry, a bar appears indicating password strength. Rating changes from Weak to Normal to Medium.
5. During entry, a prompt appears below the RE-ENTER YOUR PASSWORD text entry field, reading; The password and confirmation password must match.
8. Select the text box under "Re-enter your Password" and re-enter the password to confirm it.
1. RE-ENTER PASSWORD text entry box selected.
2. The user re-enters the password.
3. The prompt below the RE-ENTER PASSWORD text entry field disappears when the password is confirmed.
9. When ready, select the "Next" button to continue to the "Security Question" section.
1. NEXT button highlighted.
2. The user selects NEXT.

Set-up wizard

• Tabs
• 1 Start (complete)
• 2 Password (complete)
• 3 Security Question (current)
• SECURITY QUESTION: Dropdown list; Please select a security question
• SECURITY ANSWER: Text entry box
• RE-ENTER YOUR SECURITY ANSWER: Text entry box
• 4 Finalize Account
• Controls
• PREV
• NEXT

10. Select the drop-down under "Security Question" and choose a security question.
1. SECURITY QUESTION dropdown list selected.
2. The user expands the SECURITY QUESTION dropdown list and selects, "City you met your spouse/significant other?"
3. Visible options:
• Please select a security question
• What was your childhood nickname?
• City you met your spouse/significant other? (selected)
• What is the name of your favorite childhood friend?
• What street did you live on in third grade?
• What is the middle name of your youngest child?
11. Select the text box under "Security Answer" and enter the answer for the security question.
1. SECURITY ANSWER text entry box selected.
2. The user enters "Pittsburgh."
12. Select the text box under "Re-enter your Security Answer" and re-enter the answer to the security question.
1. REENTER YOUR SECURITY ANSWER text entry box selected.
2. The user enters "Pittsburgh."
13. Select the "Next" button to continue to the "Finalize Account" section.
1. NEXT button highlighted.
2. The user selects NEXT.

Set-up wizard

• Tabs
• 1 Start (complete)
• 2 Password (complete)
• 3 Security Question (complete)
• 4 Finalize Account (current)
• Please review the information below to ensure everything is entered correctly. Click the Submit button below to proceed.
• Username state1
• PASSWORD ********
• SECURITY QUESTION City you me your spouse/significant other?
• SECURITY ANSWER Pittsburgh
• SUBMIT button
• Controls
• PREV
• NEXT (inactive)

14. Review the information and ensure it is all correct.
1. Security information highlighted.
15. Select the "Submit" button to finalize the account.
1. SUBMIT button highlighted.
2. The user selects SUBMIT.
16. A Congratulations screen appears stating that the account is active and the user now has access to Grants Portal.
1. Congratulations! Your account has been activated. Use the button below to continue. RETURN TO LOGIN SCREEN button.
17. You've completed the video demonstration on how to activate an account in Grants Portal.