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
Many 'top funding' lists point to closed or expired pages. A dead link is time wasted confirming a lead that no longer exists. The GIAN Scout verifies every link before showing it and rules out soft-404 pages.
What the GIAN Scout does
From your diagnostic, the Scout crosses several sources (real-time web, a curated base, community signals), scores the fit to your project, and shows only verified links. You start from a short, relevant list instead of an endless search tab.