AI Funding Opportunity Automation

This workflow is ideal for:

• Grant Management Teams: Those responsible for tracking and applying for grants can streamline their processes.
• Non-Profit Organizations: Organizations seeking funding opportunities can automate their grant discovery and eligibility assessment.
• AI and Tech Startups: Companies in the tech space looking for grants related to AI can benefit from timely notifications.
• Project Managers: Individuals managing projects that require funding can stay updated on new opportunities.
• Researchers and Academics: Those looking for grants to fund their research projects can find relevant opportunities efficiently.

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually searching for and tracking grant opportunities. It automates the process of:

• Identifying new AI-related grants from multiple sources.
• Assessing eligibility based on specific criteria, minimizing the time spent on irrelevant applications.
• Storing and organizing grant information in Airtable for easy access and management.
• Generating and sending notifications to stakeholders about new opportunities, ensuring timely awareness and action.

1. Scheduled Triggers: The workflow runs automatically at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM daily to fetch new grant opportunities.
2. Grant Retrieval: It retrieves grants related to AI from the Grants.gov API, focusing on opportunities posted within the last day.
3. Duplicate Removal: The workflow uses a deduplication process to ensure only new grants are processed, preventing redundant notifications.
4. Grant Details Fetching: For each new grant, detailed information is obtained, including eligibility criteria and funding amounts.
5. AI Analysis: The workflow uses AI to summarize the grant synopsis and assess eligibility based on pre-defined company criteria.
6. Data Storage: Relevant grant information is stored in an Airtable database, including details like funding amounts, deadlines, and eligibility notes.
7. Email Generation: A formatted HTML email is created to summarize new grants, highlighting key details for easy reading.
8. Subscriber Notification: The email is sent to a list of subscribers who have opted to receive updates, ensuring they are informed about new opportunities.