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eGMS Reach uses Login.gov for authentication. Login.gov allows you to sign into multiple government websites (such as SAM.gov and Grants.gov) with the same email address and password. In addition, Login.gov helps protect your identity through stronger passwords and two-factor authentication. By using Login.gov, you’ll get an extra layer of security to help protect your account against password compromises, hacking, and other malicious attacks. Your Login.gov email address must be unique to you and must match the email address provided to NEH with your application or reviewer information.
Looking for more help? See our Step-by-Step Instructions for Login.gov.
Award Recipients
If you are managing an award from NEH and require assistance with eGMS Reach such as obtaining an account, problems logging in, questions about report submissions, or account changes, send email to egms-ogm@neh.gov. Information about award management at NEH is available on the NEH website's award management page.
Award Payment Processing
Payment processing in eGMS Reach is now available.
Your organization must submit all payment requests within the payments area of eGMS Reach rather than submission by email or fax. NEH has developed instructions to assist in navigating the system functionality, available at How to Submit a Payment Request.
There are impacts recipients should be aware of and take into consideration as you plan your requests for advances or reimbursements. Please note the following:
- Manual payments
- The Institutional Grant Administrator (IGA) will automatically be authorized to submit payment requests. All currently assigned payment delegates for your open awards will also be able to submit payment requests and will be listed as award participants in eGMS Reach with the Payment Requestor role.
- The Office of Accounting will only accept eGMS Reach payment requests from the IGA and those designated with the Payment Requestor role for your open awards moving forward.
- Individual Award Recipients
Please feel free to contact accounting@neh.gov using the subject line eGMS Reach Payment Assistance and one of the team members will work to assist in addressing your issue or concern.
Phasing out Paper Checks at NEH
To comply with federal requirements to reduce paper-based transactions, effective September 30, 2025, NEH will no longer accept or process paper checks. Paper checks mailed to NEH after this date will be returned to the sender.
In lieu of paper checks, NEH offers three electronic options. Please make sure to reference your grant number when using these electronic methods.
1. Pay.gov
Pay.gov supports the U.S. Department of Treasury’s requirement to reduce paper check processing and provides a secure and free method for stakeholders to make payments to government agencies.
To make a payment, please select one of the three online forms (links provided below) and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can select “NEH” from the drop-down menu on the landing page at www.pay.gov or search for “NEH” in the search box to find these forms.
2. ACH
The Automated Clearing House (ACH)is a nationwide network through which depository institutions send each other batches of electronic credit and debit transfers. For instructions and correct forms to process an ACH transaction to NEH, please use the links below.
3. Credit Gateway Fedwire
Credit Gateway is another way for federal agencies to get their money from FedWire, FedNow Instant Payments, and Automated Clearing House (ACH). For instructions and correct forms to process a Credit Gateway/Fedwire transaction to NEH, use the links below.
Please send any questions to accounting@neh.gov and reference your grant number in your message. Thank you for your cooperation.
Application Review
If you are using eGMS Reach to review grant applications, please direct questions to your panel chair. The guide to panelist payments provides information about submitting information necessary to create your panelist service agreement and process your payment.
For website technical issues such as errors when submitting a report, send email to help@neh.gov.