Get started with GrantCopilot
Find grants, write compelling proposals, and export polished PDFs — all guided by AI. Follow the steps below or jump straight to a grant-type guide.
Transparent Pricing
After your trial, GrantCopilot is $24/month per user plus applicable taxes.
Find grants that fit
Search federal and foundation opportunities by keyword, agency, or deadline — then bookmark the ones that match your mission.
Write with AI guidance
Draft every section in a structured workspace with AI feedback, templates, and compliance tracking built in.
Export & submit
Download polished PDFs formatted for Grants.gov, foundation portals, or internal review — ready to submit.
Choose your grant-type guide
Each guide walks you through the full workflow with funder-specific tips, templates, and best practices.
NIH Research Grants
R01, R21, R03, SBIR/STTR, and other NIH mechanisms with institute-specific templates and compliance tracking.
NSF Grants
Standard Research, CAREER, RAPID, EAGER, SBIR/STTR, and more — with directorate-specific templates and PAPPG compliance tracking.
Nonprofit & Foundation Grants
Federal (ED, DOJ, HHS), private foundations, and corporate giving programs — with playbooks for each funder type.
AI Tools & Compass
Learn how Compass Research, Section Analysis, and flexible AI queries help you write stronger proposals faster.
The GrantCopilot workflow
Five steps from discovery to submission — works for any grant type, any funder.
1. Find grants
Search thousands of federal and foundation opportunities by keyword, agency, or deadline. Bookmark the ones that match your mission and eligibility.
2. Start a proposal
Click a bookmarked grant to create a new proposal. GrantCopilot pre-fills the grant details and sets up sections based on the funder's requirements.
3. Write each section
Use AI-powered templates and Compass research to draft your narrative, budget, and supporting documents section by section.
4. Get feedback
Run Section Analysis for AI feedback on clarity, completeness, and alignment with funder priorities — then revise with one click.
5. Export & submit
Download a formatted PDF and submit through Grants.gov, the funder's portal, or share with collaborators for final review.
Pro tips for stronger proposals
Search tips
Use keywords related to your focus area (e.g., 'cancer research', 'youth education').
Filter by deadline to find grants closing soon.
Check eligibility requirements before starting a proposal.
Writing tips
Click 'Start Writing' in any section for an AI-generated first draft.
Use the Compass icon for research-backed suggestions.
Save frequently — your work auto-saves, but manual saves prevent data loss.
Review tips
Run 'Analyze Section' for targeted AI feedback on each part.
Check the progress bar to see completion status across all sections.
Export a draft PDF early so collaborators can review before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pick NIH or Nonprofit to get started?
No. The grant-type guides provide deeper walkthroughs, but the universal workflow (find → write → export) works for any grant. Choose a guide if you want funder-specific tips.
How does AI help me write proposals?
Compass can draft initial content for any section, suggest improvements based on funder priorities, and run analysis to check for gaps. You remain in control of every word — AI assists, you decide.
Can I collaborate with my team?
Each user has a personal workspace. You can export proposals as PDFs to share with co-investigators, mentors, or review committees. Team collaboration with simultaneous editing is planned for a future release.