FundingDraft

What FundingDraft is

FundingDraft is a web-based grant writing and management service for nonprofits, small businesses, and grant consultants. It uses an organization profile to generate application narratives, budget justifications, and evaluation plans, giving users a starting point for common sections. Users can search Grants.gov and curated databases, with filters for funding amount, eligibility, deadline, and category. The service says it supports federal grants through Grants.gov, state grants, and many private foundation grants. Users can export polished Word files in .docx format and set deadline reminders. Application pipeline tracking follows opportunities from discovery through submission to award. The Unlimited plan also includes win/loss analytics. FundingDraft says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, organizational information is not used to train AI models, and users own their data. Basic costs $79 a month and includes five full applications per month, Grants.gov discovery, exports, reminders, and email support. Unlimited costs $199 a month and adds unlimited applications, pipeline management, analytics, and priority support.

Who it suits

FundingDraft suits nonprofits and small businesses preparing grant applications, as well as consultants supporting multiple organizations. It is especially relevant to users who want grant discovery, AI-assisted drafting, document export, and deadline tracking in one web service.

Limits

Basic includes five full applications per month. Unlimited includes unlimited applications and is priced at $199 a month.

Getting started

1. Open fundingdraft.com in a web browser.
2. Start the free trial; no credit card is required.
3. Use an organization profile to generate application sections.
4. Search Grants.gov and curated databases using the available filters.
5. Choose Basic or Unlimited based on application volume and plan features.

Verdict

Choose FundingDraft if grant search, profile-based drafting, .docx export, and application tracking fit your workflow. Basic is the lower-priced option for up to five full applications monthly; consultants needing unlimited applications, pipeline management, and win/loss analytics should consider Unlimited. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a non-web platform.