Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
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Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#2Hey all,
So a couple weeks ago, I posted a collection of different grants/funding opportunities with deadlines and all that (https://github.com/sakofchit/fund-my-project).
But as I was going through all these different grants/funding opportunities, I’ve realized that a lot of them ask similar, if not the same questions.
So I wanted to build a platform that simplifies the process of applying to grants and funding opportunities. Rather than having to apply to each grant/opportunity individually, you could apply with just one application. In order for this to work, there would need to be individual funders/grants registered on the site. (There are no funders at the moment, but I’m optimistic)
Searching for grants the fit your niche can be tough, and I genuinely think that this could help with the discoverability of various grants as well.
I wrote more about this here: https://funderbuddy.net/blog
There’s still a lot of work that still needs to be done. Let me know what you think!
Also feel free to follow @funderbuddy on Twitter for updates! (https://twitter.com/funderbuddy) and feel free to join the discord server (https://discord.gg/4j8zqrZ)
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#3Hey all, So a couple weeks ago, I posted a collection of different grants/funding opportunities with deadlines and all that ( https://github.com/sakofchit/fund-my-project ). But as I was going through all these different grants/funding opportunities, I’ve realized that a lot of them ask similar, if not the same questions. So I wanted to build a platform that simplifies the process of applying to grants and funding op…
Targeting small-time private funders seems like the niche to go for when you are recruiting them. Getting the funder/researcher flywheel started will be slow/difficult at first.
I can't imagine the NSF/NIH/DOE engaging with something like this -- they have all the money, and they are bound by federal law, so they set all the rules.
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#4Hey all, So a couple weeks ago, I posted a collection of different grants/funding opportunities with deadlines and all that ( https://github.com/sakofchit/fund-my-project ). But as I was going through all these different grants/funding opportunities, I’ve realized that a lot of them ask similar, if not the same questions. So I wanted to build a platform that simplifies the process of applying to grants and funding op…
Targeting small-time private funders seems like the niche to go for when you are recruiting them. Getting the funder/researcher flywheel started will be slow/difficult at first. I can't imagine the NSF/NIH/DOE engaging with something like this -- they have all the money, and they are bound by federal law, so they set all the rules.
Yep you're right––I probably should've specified this. I think larger/gov't-operated grants probably won't use this, but I'm hoping smaller and private funders like you suggested would be the way to go
Thanks for the advice!
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#5Hey all, So a couple weeks ago, I posted a collection of different grants/funding opportunities with deadlines and all that ( https://github.com/sakofchit/fund-my-project ). But as I was going through all these different grants/funding opportunities, I’ve realized that a lot of them ask similar, if not the same questions. So I wanted to build a platform that simplifies the process of applying to grants and funding op…
Is this useful for people outside USA?
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#6Hey all, So a couple weeks ago, I posted a collection of different grants/funding opportunities with deadlines and all that ( https://github.com/sakofchit/fund-my-project ). But as I was going through all these different grants/funding opportunities, I’ve realized that a lot of them ask similar, if not the same questions. So I wanted to build a platform that simplifies the process of applying to grants and funding op…
Is this useful for people outside USA?
Hopefully in the near future! I'd definitely like to have funders outside of the US on the platform––in fact quite a few of the smaller grants I've been in touch with do support international applicants.
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#7> Funderbuddy is a community of over 1 funders
Yikes, you have a chicken and egg problem to solve.
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#8> Funderbuddy is a community of over 1 funders Yikes, you have a chicken and egg problem to solve.
Yep, mainly just posted here for exposure/validation before I spent more time reaching out to grants & organizations, etc.
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#9I noticed you had a list of funding sources in your github. Maybe you could address part of chicken/egg problem by using those to seed your site. Maybe just submit on people's behalf, as long as it's clear what you're doing.
Re: Show HN: Funderbuddy – Apply for multiple grants with 1 application
#10I noticed you had a list of funding sources in your github. Maybe you could address part of chicken/egg problem by using those to seed your site. Maybe just submit on people's behalf, as long as it's clear what you're doing.
Might actually just do that first and then I could eventually migrate to this. Thanks for the idea!