How FundScout works
From discovery to achievement in four simple steps. No expertise required—just your goals and a few minutes.
01
Build Your Profile
Tell us about your goals, background, and needs. Takes about 5 minutes.
- Select your user type—student, entrepreneur, nonprofit, and more
- Share your education, business, or organization details
- Set your funding needs and deadline urgency
- Indicate which documents you already have
02
Get Matched
Receive personalized funding opportunities with match scores.
- See match scores showing how well each opportunity fits
- Understand exactly why you match—eligibility, demographics, geography
- Browse 12,000+ verified opportunities across 30+ sources
- Save and favorite the ones that interest you
03
Apply & Track
Use the Writing Center and track every application.
- Draft proposals, essays, and plans in the Writing Center
- Get detailed proposal reviews with scores and suggestions
- Track applications from Not Started to Won
- Never miss a deadline with smart reminders
04
Achieve
Stay organized and win funding.
- Manage all your documents in one secure place
- Sync deadlines to your calendar
- Get email reminders before every deadline
- Celebrate your wins and learn from feedback