Halyard Consulting

Grant Analyzer & Fit Scorer GPT

Grant Analyzer & Fit Scorer β€” find aligned funding in minutes

Upload a NOFO/FOA (PDF/DOCX/TXT) or synopsis and get deadlines, eligibility, required components, risk flags, and an optional 0–100 Fit Score against your organization profile.

Open in ChatGPT How it works

Runs inside ChatGPT. Requires a free ChatGPT account. Don’t upload confidential information.

What it pulls out for you

Deadlines & timelineOpen date, LOI, Q&A due, submission deadline, anticipated award. Eligibility snapshotOrganization types, geography, beneficiary focus, registrations. Required componentsNarrative, forms, page limits, attachments, letters/MOUs. Funding overviewAward floor/ceiling, expected # of awards, cost share/match. Evaluation criteriaScoring categories and weights (when provided). Risk flagsMatch requirements, unallowables, compliance, reporting burdens.

Get the best results: how to provide your document

Preferred formats

  • Text-based PDF of the NOFO/FOA (you can select/copy text), DOCX, or TXT.
  • If you only have a scan, OCR it first (Adobe Acrobat β†’ Scan & OCR β†’ Recognize Text, 300–400 dpi).
  • Include the opportunity number and Assistance Listing (CFDA/ALN) if available.
  • Very long docs? Split into three parts: (A) Overview/Eligibility, (B) Narrative/Activities, (C) Forms & Appendices.

Quick check: copy a date or dollar amount from the PDFβ€”if it pastes cleanly, the text layer is OK.

Optional Fit Score: add your org profile

  • Upload a simple org profile (YAML) with your service areas, beneficiary focus, capacity, cost-share ability, etc.
  • No template handy? Copy the example below and save as org-profile.yaml.

Show sample org profile (copy & use) org_name: “Sample Nonprofit”org_type: [“Nonprofit 501(c)(3)”]service_geographies: [“NJ”, “NY”]beneficiary_focus: [“K-12 students”, “Older adults”]program_expertise: [“Digital literacy”, “Workforce development”]annual_revenue_usd: 2500000has_active_sam: truehas_grants_gov_registration: truecan_meet_cost_share: truemax_cost_share_pct: 25has_indirect_cost_rate_agreement: falseavailable_fte_for_grant: 2.0grants_admin_capacity: “moderate”prior_federal_grant_experience: “some”partnerships_available: [“Local school district”, “Community college”]compliance_constraints: [“No data stored outside US”]time_to_launch_weeks: 8notes: “”

Who it’s for

πŸ›οΈMunicipal & CountyFind viable funds and prep clean submissions. πŸŽ“Schools & Higher EdTrack eligibility, limits, and reporting burdens. 🀝NonprofitsSee fit vs mission, geography, and capacity. 🏒SMBs & PartnersCheck requirements, match, and deliverables fast.

How it works

  1. Upload your NOFO/FOA (and any synopsis or appendices). Optionally upload your org profile (YAML) for a Fit Score.
  2. Pick a MODE that fits your task: BOTH FIT-SCORE APPLICATION-CHECKLIST PACKAGE
  3. Review & share the outputs with your team.

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Outputs you can download

  • Grant summary (plain-language brief)
  • Eligibility snapshot (org type, geography, beneficiaries)
  • Fit Score (0–100) with category-by-category rationale
  • Application checklist tailored to the NOFO
  • Budget checklist (allowables, match, indirects)
  • Shareable package to hand off to teammates or partners

FAQ

Do I need a ChatGPT account? Yes β€” it opens in ChatGPT; a free account works. Can you score our fit without the org profile? You’ll get the grant summary and eligibility without it. Upload the org profile (YAML) to enable the 0–100 Fit Score with rationales. It says the PDF is scanned β€” what do I do? OCR it first (Adobe Acrobat β†’ Scan & OCR β†’ Recognize Text) or split into shorter parts. Then re-upload the searchable PDF. Is this legal/financial advice? No β€” use it to analyze and organize. Always verify against the official NOFO/FOA and agency guidance. Will it submit through Grants.gov for me? No. It prepares summaries and checklists; you submit via the agency’s process/portal.

Ready to analyze a grant?

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Tip: Upload your org profile (YAML) to get a 0–100 Fit Score with rationales.

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