Question 1

What is Ordinal Grant Finder?

Accepted Answer

Ordinal Grant Finder is an AI grant search tool that helps local governments find federal grants from SAM.gov, tailored to their city's projects and priorities. Staff describe a project in plain language, and Grant Finder surfaces the most relevant funding opportunities in seconds.

Question 2

How do city staff search for grants with Grant Finder?

Accepted Answer

Type keywords or phrases about what your city is working on, such as a new park, downtown revitalization, or infrastructure improvements. Grant Finder's AI searches the federal grants database and returns the opportunities that best match your project.

Question 3

What information does each grant result include?

Accepted Answer

Each result shows a title, a summary, eligibility requirements, and a "Who Should Apply" snapshot, so staff can judge fit at a glance. One click opens the full listing on SAM.gov, where you can review deadlines, award amounts, and application requirements.

Question 4

Does Grant Finder decide which grants our city qualifies for?

Accepted Answer

No. Grant Finder's AI summaries help staff review eligibility quickly, but your team makes the final call. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines in the official SAM.gov listing before applying.

Question 5

Can Grant Finder write our grant applications?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. Today, Grant Finder helps staff find and evaluate the right opportunities. A proposal drafting feature is coming soon that will draft a full grant proposal based on your city's documents and project details.

Find the right grants for your city's projects in seconds.

Stop missing out on funding because the search process is too time-consuming.

Why Cities Use Grant Finder

Find funding you didn't know existed

Save hours of research time

Never miss a relevant opportunity

How Grant Finder Works

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