Finding a grant: the real work is filtering out
Looking for funding isn't finding a list — it's ruling out 90% of off-criteria offers and checking the link is still alive. Here's the method, and what the GIAN Scout automates.
Where funding actually lives
Offers are scattered: development agency sites, foundations, embassies, incubators, competitions, sector networks — in several languages, with deadlines that shift. No single platform holds them all.
- Grants: a file, often a legal status required.
- Competitions: a pitch and a short deadline.
- Accelerators: support in exchange for time, sometimes equity.
Filter by eligibility before you write
Country, age, gender, stage, sector, SDG, min/max amount: if a single rule fails, the finest narrative is useless. Check eligibility first, write second.
Keeping a table with a 'type' column and an 'eligible yes/no' column avoids losing weeks on offers that were lost from the start.
The dead-link trap
Funding lists can become outdated. Check the original source, current eligibility rules and deadline before you rely on an opportunity.
What the GIAN Scout does
GIAN can bring relevant opportunities together and explain why they may fit your project. Review the source and any missing conditions before applying.