Introducing....SmartGrant
An exciting new project I am working on for the BC arts & cultural community...
Morning all, and happy Monday...I thought this might a good time to let all of you know about a new project (online platform) I am currently working on (hoping to launch by the end of September, fingers crossed!).
I have named it "SmartGrant", and its an idea I've had in my head for a few years...essentially to 'automate' the kind of targeted grant strategizing I've been doing for all my clients over the years.
A little more info about it....
"SmartGrant is an interactive online tool designed for British Columbia artists and arts & cultural organizations to identify grant and funding sources. Through a comprehensive yet easy-to-use interface, SmartGrant connects you to thousands of potential funding sources that match your creative projects & plans. Let SmartGrant find you resources that truly reflect who you are, where you work, and what you do.
Through an easy-to-use platform, SmartGrant simplifies and interprets funders’ guidelines into a uniquely tailored resource for each user. SmartGrant creates results that are unique to you, and yet affordable for all.
How it Works: Determine your 'type' of artist or organization category by completing your unique 'Profile', and select the type of funding you need from a detailed list of options. With SmartGrant, you'll only receive grants that match your eligibility and project requirements precisely. Using our innovative Grant Planner, you can save your searches and plan your applications, keeping you organized and optimizing your grant strategy – so you never miss another deadline."
For this first phase, I am creating a BC-based 'pilot' (which would also include all the major Canada-wide grant programs of course), leveraging my own grant database content.
And my goal is to keep the platform’s subscription rates affordable (its always bugged me how expensive existing grant databases are, and most of them are of limited use, or not complete sources for the arts sector).
You can sign up for updates on the platform's progress (click link below), and I am available to answer any questions that folks might have, in the meantime.
https://smartgrant.ca/
Wish me luck on getting this launched by the end of September...but for now…its back to work for me!