Free grant tools for startup applications
Free grant tools should help you make a decision, not collect another vague list of funding links.
This hub collects the pages that give a founder, operator or application lead something usable before they ask for help.
Tool library
Grant Fit Scorecard
Score a call across eligibility, evidence, budget, timing and team capacity.
OpenGrant Deadline Planner
Turn the final deadline into dated review milestones and owner tasks.
OpenGrant Budget Builder
Draft a grant budget before the official template asks for detail.
OpenFunding Call Tracker
Keep open calls, owners, criteria and stop/go decisions in one tracker.
OpenApplication Template
Structure the first application draft around problem, work plan, budget and evidence.
OpenReview Checklist
Run a final check against scope, eligibility, budget logic and portal details.
OpenHow to choose
| Situation | Use this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You found one call | Grant Fit Scorecard | It protects you from chasing a weak match. |
| Deadline is visible | Deadline Planner | It shows whether the timeline can survive review. |
| Budget is unclear | Budget Builder | It separates eligible costs from wishful thinking. |
| Many calls are open | Funding Call Tracker | It stops the team from losing ownership. |
| Draft is messy | Application Template | It gives each answer a job. |
| Ready to submit | Review Checklist | It catches missing proof and weak links. |
How to use the tools
- Start with one call, not a broad funding search.
- Use the scorecard before writing a proposal.
- Use the tracker when several calls compete for attention.
- Use the review checklist before asking an advisor or teammate for feedback.
Questions
Are the tools free?
Yes. The first version is built as ungated or preview-first pages so founders can get value before sharing contact details.
Do these tools replace official templates?
No. They prepare your thinking before you use the official portal, national agency form or programme template.
Use Yellow Grant before you write
Check fit, timing, budget and evidence before a grant application takes time away from customers, product work or fundraising.