Free Federal Grant Tools
Free planning tools for anyone applying for federal grants. No account needed, and the checklists, calculators and quizzes run in your browser, so your answers are not sent to us.
Federal Grant Readiness Checklist
Track the registrations every federal applicant needs and print a list of what is still missing.
Open toolGrant Scam Checker
Got a call or message about a "grant"? Check it against the FTC warning signs in under a minute.
Open toolGrant Budget & Indirect Cost Calculator
Build a draft budget, apply a negotiated or de minimis indirect rate, and export it in SF-424A categories.
Open toolApplication Timeline Planner
Work backwards from a deadline and download every milestone to your calendar.
Open toolSBIR/STTR Eligibility Quiz
See whether your company is likely eligible for SBIR or STTR, with links to the official rules.
Open toolFederal Awards Explorer
See which programs at each agency made the largest grant awards, from USASpending.gov data.
Open toolPlanning aid only. Federal rules change; confirm against the cited official source and your award terms.
Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.