Grant Finder Spreadsheet 🧾
Nonprofits waste hours Googling open grants. You build a living spreadsheet that auto-updates public grant listings by scraping open data.
💡 Concept
Nonprofits waste hours Googling open grants. You build a living spreadsheet that auto-updates public grant listings by scraping open data and linking to the application pages—no custom app needed.
🧰 Micro-Capex Stack
- $12/month Airtable (for automation)
- Google Apps Script or Make.com (optional)
- Free delivery via Google Sheet or Notion
⚡ 48-Hour Validation
- Post in nonprofit Slack communities: “I’m building a grant tracker for small orgs. Want early access?”
- Link to waitlist or pay-what-you-want Gumroad
- Aim for 20 clicks or 5 payments
📦 Product Includes
- Airtable or Google Sheet with 50+ active grants
- Auto-refresh formulas or links to recent updates
- Category filters (youth, arts, climate, etc.)
- Bonus: tutorial on how to find local/state grants
🚀 Scale Plays
- Sell regional or industry-specific versions
- Charge $10–$20/mo for updates
- Bundle with a grant-writing starter kit
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- Don’t over-promise freshness—some listings go stale
- Avoid paywalling public data—add value with curation
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