Granted AI

Granted AI is built for nonprofits, researchers, and small businesses that want support finding grants and preparing applications. It is a strong fit for teams that value structured drafting and proposal feedback; those seeking software to submit applications will need another route.

Overview

Granted brings together more than 140,000 live opportunities and profiles for 133,000+ foundations. Mission-based recommendations help narrow the search, while deadline tracking supports follow-through. That breadth is useful when an organization is scanning widely, though the practical value of the matches still depends on how closely an opportunity fits its work.

The workflow ends with preparation, not submission. Applicants download drafts as Word documents and send them through the funder’s own channel, so Granted is best treated as a research and writing workspace rather than a complete application pipeline.

Key features

Discovery and drafting

Users can upload an RFP for requirement analysis, then generate sections grounded in their answers and the funder’s criteria. This is more targeted than starting from a blank page, especially when a proposal has detailed requirements. Basic allows three AI drafts a month, which suits occasional applications better than a busy grant calendar; Professional removes that drafting cap.

Proposal review and compliance

Six AI reviewers independently assess a proposal, deliberate, and return a consensus-ranked set of weaknesses and suggested fixes. That gives applicants a structured way to spot issues before submission, but the review remains AI-generated feedback rather than a substitute for organizational judgment.

Compliance monitoring checks four IRS data sources: BMF, Pub78, Revocations, and OFAC screening. This is relevant to organizations that need recurring checks across those sources, though it does not change the separate obligation to submit through each funder’s channel.

API and security

The Granted Data API uses REST endpoints, and its MCP server connects with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible assistants. The free registered API tier allows 10 AI searches and 100 requests per day, making it a practical starting point for limited integration work. Larger quotas and data access arrive on paid API plans.

Granted says data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2+ and at rest with AES-256, stored on US-based servers, and not used to train AI models. It uses OpenAI’s API for grant-writing coaching under OpenAI’s data processing agreement, and says it responds to security-practice questions within one business day.

Pricing

Granted has free API access and paid plans from $29/mo. The free options are API tiers, not the same drafting allowance as the web plans.

• Free API: free, billed $0/month; includes 100 requests per day, 10 AI discovery searches per day, semantic search, and community support. Best for modest evaluation or low-volume use.
• Anonymous API: free; 50 requests per day per IP, three AI discovery searches per day, and a shared API key. Its lower quota and shared key make it a more limited option than registering for Free API.
• Basic: $29 a month, billed $29 per month; includes three AI drafts per month, Grant Writing Coach, full RFP Analysis, and unlimited active grants. It fits occasional applicants, but the draft cap can pinch for organizations preparing several proposals.
• Professional: $89 a month, billed $89 per month; includes unlimited drafts and early access to new features. It is the more suitable writing plan for frequent applicants.
• Starter API: $149 a month, billed $149/month; provides 500 AI discovery searches and 25,000 database queries per month, foundation financials, and priority support. It suits API users who need more than the free daily allowance.
• Growth API: $499 a month, billed $499/month; provides 2,000 AI discovery searches and 100,000 database queries per month, key people data, and dedicated support. This is aimed at higher-volume integrations.
• Enterprise API: custom pricing; includes 10,000+ AI searches per month, unlimited database queries, bulk exports, custom datasets, and dedicated support with an SLA.

The listed plan details give no seat limits, so the choice is clearest by draft needs or API volume rather than team size.

Platforms

Granted is available on the web and through an API. The MCP server extends API access to compatible assistants, including Claude Desktop and Cursor.

Who it's for

Granted is a good fit for organizations that need a broad funding search, guided RFP-based drafting, and a structured review before they submit proposals themselves. It also suits developers who want grant data through REST or MCP connections. It is a weaker fit for applicants who need a single system to prepare and file applications, or for small teams that expect to draft more than three proposals monthly without paying for Professional.

Pros and cons

• Pro: A database of 140,000+ live opportunities and 133,000+ foundation profiles gives grant seekers breadth for discovery.
• Pro: RFP analysis, section-based drafting, and six-reviewer feedback connect preparation with targeted revision.
• Pro: Compliance checks span four IRS data sources, with API and MCP options for technical workflows.
• Con: Applicants must download Word drafts and submit them themselves through each funder’s channel.
• Con: Basic caps drafting at three AI drafts per month, so active applicants may need the $89 a month Professional plan.
• Con: API search and database quotas are tiered, with substantial monthly volume requiring plans priced at $149.00 USD or $499 a month.

Alternatives

Mavenly is worth comparing for API-focused users; its Sandbox provides 500 requests per month with daily data refresh, while its Starter begins at $49 a month.

Grantable offers a free web plan with five chat messages a day and file imports up to 10 MB, making it an option for those who want to start with a constrained free workflow.

Grantboost has a free web plan with 10 Writer chats and 10 grant views per month; it may suit readers who want a small monthly allowance before committing.

Grantora offers a free Community plan with up to four Grant Project Outputs per year and separate admin, writer, and auditor access, a relevant alternative for teams that value those roles.

Grantivo has a free plan with 10 credits, unlimited proposals and drafts, and a full funder directory; compare it if draft volume matters more than an API workflow.

ProposalMint provides a free web plan centered on EIN-based profile building, opportunity browsing, match scoring, and readiness assessment, making it an option for discovery-oriented users.

GrantAppli offers a free plan for three grant projects, which may be enough for applicants managing a small portfolio.

Grantsville has a free first-application option with no credit card required, a straightforward alternative for someone preparing one application.

For more options, browse Nonprofit Grant Writing Software.

Verdict

Choose Granted AI if your organization needs broad grant discovery plus RFP-guided drafting, ranked AI feedback, and compliance checks, and is comfortable submitting applications outside the product. Its main advantage is the range of preparation tools tied to a large funding directory; its main limitation is the handoff to funder channels and the three-draft monthly cap on Basic. Frequent writers should weigh Professional, while API users should choose by quota and data needs.