New Jersey Grants Management System (NJGMS) FAQ
Notes:
- Public access is available by clicking on the EWEG link on NJDOE Homeroom.
- See the How to Log on to New Jersey Grants Management System webpage for logon instructions.
- There will be a Getting Started Guide on the NJGMS Dashboard for IDEA and ESEA.
Table of Contents
- Bookmarking the NJGMS Site
- Navigating the Application
- FY25 and Previous Years Grants
- FY26 Grants
- Delete and Print Application Functions
- Organization Profile (LEA Central Contacts)
- Budgeting Object Codes
- Consistency Check
- Saving Changes
- UEI-SAM Application: Changing Organization Name or Physical Address
Bookmarking the NJGMS Site
At this time, you cannot bookmark the NJGMS site. You will be required to log into EWEG and use the link for NJGMS.
Navigating the Application
There are no longer tabs to navigate within an application. Instead, navigate through the application using the panels located on the left.
Navigation
Navigation opens the various parts of the grant. For example:
- CEIS
- Sub-Grants
- Eligibility
- Budget
- Assurances
Messaging
Messaging identifies any errors on the page and hyperlink to the missing or incorrect data.
History
History shows the application’s history.
FY25 and Previous Years Grants
The FY25 and previous years are still located in the EWEG and fully accessible to the user.
FY26 Grants
To begin work on your FY26 applications, click on the Applications tab in the navigation bar.

Creating a FY26 Grant
To create a FY26 Grant you first must:
- Agree to the Assurances
- Submit the Organizational Profile
- Have a current Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number in the SAM Application
If your UEI is expired, you will not be able to create a FY26 Application.
Release of FY26 Grants
FY26 ESEA, IDEA, and Perkins grants have all been released.
FY26 ESEA: Consortium Application
For FY26, the Consortium Application is not part of the ESEA Application. A separate application will be available on or about Wednesday, August 13. A link will be posted on the NJGMS Dashboard. Note: no applications will be accepted after September 5 with no exceptions or extensions granted.
Delete and Print Application Functions
Delete Application and Print Application are not currently available but will be available shortly after launch.
Organization Profile (LEA Central Contacts)
In NJGMS, LEA Central Contacts is called the Organizational Profile.
Contact Information
The contact information is updated from the Organizational Profile. Any changes need to be made to that application and saved.
Budgeting Object Codes
Instructional and Non-Instructional Salaries
In NJGMS all the salaries are on one page, and the user selects from the following:
- 100-100 Instructional
- 200-100 Non-Instructional
Other
For budgeting, the following function-object codes are in the Other section:
- 100-300 Instructional Purchased Services
- 100-500 Instructional Other Purchased Services
- 100-800 Instructional Other Objects
- 200-300 Purchased Professional and Technical Services
- 200-400 Purchased Property Services
- 200-500 Non-Instruction Other Purchased Services
- 200-580 Staff Travel
- 200-800 Non-Instructional Other Objects
- 400-720 Buildings
Consistency Check
The consistency check is now running in the background of the page you are working on. Once you click the Save button on the bottom, the Message tab will display any errors or omitted information for that page.
Saving Changes
For Organizational Profile and UEI SAM, you must select “Revise Application” to be able to save and submit your edits. If “open application” is selected, the “save page” and “submit” buttons will not display.
UEI-SAM Application: Changing Organization Name or Physical Address
If your organizational name or physical address changed for your UEI in Sam.gov, contact the EWEG Help Desk to request assistance from the Office of Grants Management UEI/SAM Team Members.