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EPA Environmental Justice Grant
Air Quality Monitoring Initiative
📈 Application Progress
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Community Foundation Grant received feedback from internal review
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🎯 Next Recommended Actions
Complete NSF Application
Finish budget narrative and submit by Friday deadline
Schedule Team Review
Book review meeting for Community Foundation proposal
Research New Opportunities
Explore USDA grants for agricultural innovation projects
🔍 Recommended Grant Opportunities
USDA Small Business Innovation Research
Agricultural Technology Development
Supports innovative agricultural technologies and sustainable farming solutions.
NIH Small Business Research Grant
Healthcare Innovation
Funding for healthcare technology and medical device development.
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🎯 Platform Features Overview
Discover
Find perfect grant opportunities with AI-powered matching
Write
Create compelling proposals with AI assistance
Track
Manage projects and monitor progress seamlessly
Analyze
Generate insights and reports for continuous improvement
Organization Profile
Manage your organization details and preferences
📝 Basic Information
🏢 Industry Classification (NAICS)
📍 Location Information
👥 Contact Information
🎯 Grant Preferences
GrantFinder Pro
Discover perfect grant opportunities with AI-powered matching
🔍 Search Filters
USDA SBIR Phase I: Agricultural Technology
United States Department of Agriculture
Small Business Innovation Research grants for developing innovative agricultural technologies, precision farming solutions, and sustainable agricultural practices.
NIH Small Business Research Grant
National Institutes of Health
Funding for healthcare technology development, medical device innovation, and digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes.
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps)
National Science Foundation
Accelerate the translation of knowledge derived from fundamental research into technologies with significant commercial potential.
EPA Environmental Justice Grant
Environmental Protection Agency
Support community-driven environmental monitoring and air quality improvement projects in underserved communities.
🤖 AI Recommendation Engine
Personalized for InnovateTech Solutions
Based on your profile and past applications, we recommend focusing on:
- ✅ USDA SBIR programs - High match with your agricultural IoT focus
- ✅ NSF Technology Innovation - Aligns with your precision farming tech
- ✅ State of Texas Innovation Grants - Local preference advantage
- ✅ EPA Environmental Technology - Matches your sustainability goals
GrantWriter AI
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✍️ AI Writing Assistant
📝 Current Proposals
Agricultural IoT Platform for Precision Farming
75% Complete
Technology Commercialization Program
45% Complete
🛠️ Writing Tools
📚 Template Library
NSF SBIR Template
Complete template for NSF Small Business Innovation Research grants
NIH R43/R44 Template
Template for NIH small business research grants
EPA Grant Template
Environmental Protection Agency grant template
GrantCheck Compliance
Ensure compliance and quality before submission
🔍 Compliance Scanner
Upload Your Proposal
Drag and drop your proposal document for comprehensive compliance checking
✅ Recent Scans
📋 Compliance Report: USDA SBIR Draft v3.2
✅ Formatting Requirements
All formatting requirements met: margins, font size, line spacing, page limits.
✅ Required Sections
All mandatory sections present: Project Summary, Statement of Work, Budget Narrative, Company Commercialization History.
⚠️ Budget Discrepancy
Total budget in narrative ($749,850) doesn't match budget form total ($750,000). Difference: $150.
⚠️ Timeline Optimization
Phase I timeline could be optimized. Consider adjusting milestone 3 to allow more time for prototype testing.
GrantTrackr Project Management
Manage active grants and track project progress
📊 Active Grant Projects
USDA SBIR Phase I: AgriSense Platform
Award: $750,000 | Period: 01/2024 - 12/2024
NSF I-Corps: Market Analysis
Award: $50,000 | Period: 11/2023 - 02/2024
EPA Environmental Justice Grant
Award: $300,000 | Period: 06/2023 - 05/2024
📅 Upcoming Deadlines
🔥 Critical - 5 days remaining
⚠️ 12 days remaining
📋 Deliverable due
💰 Budget Overview
GrantReport Analytics
Comprehensive insights and performance analytics
📈 Funding Trends
🎯 Success Rate by Agency
💡 Performance Insights
Strong Performance
Agricultural technology grants show 85% success rate - above industry average of 22%
Opportunity
Consider increasing NIH applications - healthcare IoT is emerging funding priority
Trend Analysis
Smaller grants ($50K-250K) have higher success rate and faster turnaround
📊 Application Portfolio
📈 ROI Analysis
Return on Investment
🎯 Recommendations
Focus on Agriculture Tech
Your highest success rate (85%) - consider increasing applications in this area
Explore State Programs
Underrepresented in portfolio but often have less competition
Optimize Timing
Submit applications 60+ days before deadline for higher success rates
Educational Resources
Learn, grow, and master the art of grant writing
Grant Writing Fundamentals
Master the basics of grant writing, from understanding requirements to crafting compelling narratives.
SBIR/STTR Masterclass
Deep dive into Small Business Innovation Research programs and how to succeed in competitive applications.
Budget Development
Learn to create realistic, compliant budgets that support your project goals and satisfy reviewers.
Project Management
Manage awarded grants effectively, track milestones, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Proposal Writing Workshop
Advanced techniques for writing persuasive proposals that stand out from the competition.
Agency-Specific Guides
Navigate the unique requirements and preferences of major funding agencies like NSF, NIH, USDA, and DOE.
📖 Complete Grant Terminology Glossary
Abstract
A brief summary of your proposed project, typically 200-300 words, that outlines the problem, approach, and expected outcomes. Often the first section reviewers read.
Award Notice
Official notification from a funding agency that your grant proposal has been approved for funding, including award amount, period, and terms.
Budget Justification
Detailed explanation of how you calculated each budget line item and why each expense is necessary for project success. Should align with project activities.
Budget Period
The time interval (usually 12 months) for which funding is approved and budgeted, which may be shorter than the total project period.
Capability Statement
Document summarizing your organization's qualifications, experience, and capacity to successfully complete the proposed project.
CFDA Number
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number - a unique identifier for each federal grant program, used for tracking and reporting.
Collaborative Research
Projects involving multiple institutions or organizations working together, requiring coordination of proposals and budgets across partners.
Compliance
Adherence to all grant terms, conditions, regulations, and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Cost-Share/Matching Funds
Required financial contribution from the grantee organization, either in cash or in-kind services, to demonstrate commitment to the project.
Direct Costs
Expenses directly attributable to project activities, such as personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel specifically for the grant project.
DUNS Number
Data Universal Numbering System identifier required for federal grants (now being replaced by SAM Unique Entity Identifier).
Evaluation Criteria
Specific standards and weightings that reviewers use to assess and score grant proposals. Usually outlined in the funding announcement.
F&A Rate
Facilities and Administrative (overhead) rate - percentage of direct costs that covers institutional expenses like utilities, administration, and general support.
Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO)
Official announcement of available federal grant funding, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application instructions.
Fiscal Year
12-month accounting period used by government agencies (federal fiscal year runs October 1 - September 30) for budget planning and appropriations.
FOA/RFA/RFP
Funding Opportunity Announcement, Request for Applications, or Request for Proposals - different terms for grant opportunity announcements.
Indirect Costs
Overhead expenses that support the project but aren't directly attributable to it, such as administrative costs, utilities, and general institutional support.
In-Kind Contribution
Non-cash matching funds provided by the grantee, such as volunteer time, donated equipment, or facility usage valued at fair market rates.
IRB Approval
Institutional Review Board approval required for research involving human subjects, ensuring ethical standards and participant protections are met.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Optional or required brief preliminary application that outlines your project concept, helping agencies plan review panels and gauge interest.
Letter of Support
Endorsement letters from partners, collaborators, or stakeholders demonstrating support for your project and confirming their role or contribution.
Logic Model
Visual representation showing the logical relationship between project inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and long-term impacts.
Milestones
Specific, measurable achievements or deliverables that mark progress toward project goals, often tied to payment schedules.
NAICS Code
North American Industry Classification System code that categorizes your business type - required for federal grants and determines small business status.
NOA
Notice of Award - official document confirming grant approval, funding amount, project period, and terms and conditions.
NOFO
Notice of Funding Opportunity - formal announcement of available grants, including detailed application requirements and evaluation criteria.
Objectives
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that your project will accomplish within the grant period.
Outcome
The intended changes or benefits that result from your project activities, often measured in terms of participant knowledge, behavior, or condition improvements.
Output
Direct, tangible products or services delivered by your project, such as number of people trained, reports produced, or events held.
Peer Review
Evaluation process where subject matter experts assess grant proposals for scientific merit, feasibility, and alignment with agency priorities.
PI (Principal Investigator)
Lead researcher responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the project, budget management, and compliance with grant terms.
Pre-Award Costs
Project expenses incurred before the official grant start date, which may be allowable if approved by the funding agency.
Program Officer
Agency staff member responsible for managing a specific grant program, providing guidance to applicants and overseeing awarded projects.
Project Period
Total time frame during which project activities will be conducted, which may span multiple budget periods for multi-year awards.
RFP
Request for Proposals - competitive solicitation process where organizations submit proposals to provide specific goods or services.
SAM Registration
System for Award Management registration required for all federal grant recipients, verifying organizational information and eligibility.
SBIR
Small Business Innovation Research - federal program providing grants to small businesses for R&D with commercial potential, typically in three phases.
Scope of Work
Detailed description of project activities, methodologies, deliverables, and timeline - the technical heart of your proposal.
STTR
Small Business Technology Transfer - program requiring formal collaboration between small businesses and research institutions for R&D projects.
Subaward
Portion of grant funding provided by the primary recipient to a partner organization to perform specific project activities.
Sustainability
Plan for continuing project activities or maintaining outcomes after grant funding ends, often required for long-term program grants.
UEI
Unique Entity Identifier - new 12-character alphanumeric code replacing DUNS numbers for federal grants and contracting.
Work Plan
Detailed project timeline showing activities, milestones, deliverables, and responsible parties, often presented as a Gantt chart or table.