Frequently Asked Questions

Your free eligibility report includes: personalized match scores for 300+ grants we track, a detailed breakdown of why you qualify (or don't) for each one, and direct links to official government sources. It's genuinely useful on its own — no tricks, no hidden paywalls for basic information.

The quiz takes about 3 minutes and asks questions about your company stage, location, project type, and funding needs. Our system then evaluates your answers against the actual eligibility criteria for each grant — the same criteria found on official government websites. You get a match score and explanation for each grant.

Yes, a free account is required to save your results. This also lets you come back and update your answers if your situation changes, track application progress, and set up deadline reminders.

The information IS free — but it's scattered across dozens of government websites in dense PDFs, and eligibility criteria change frequently. We save you 10-20+ hours of research by consolidating, verifying, and matching grants to YOUR specific situation. The Decision Pack then tells you exactly what to do next with step-by-step guides and templates.

The Decision Pack includes: step-by-step application guides for your top matches, ready-to-use templates (project descriptions, budgets, etc.), a document preparation checklist with deadlines, expert tips to improve your approval odds, and priority email support. It's a one-time purchase — pay once, keep forever.

You'll know from your FREE report before spending a dime. If no grants are a strong match, we'll show you exactly why and what would need to change for you to qualify in the future. We're not here to sell you something you don't need.

Yes! If the Decision Pack doesn't help you understand your grant options better, email us within 7 days for a full refund. No questions asked. We're confident it will save you time.

The Decision Pack ($49 one-time) gives you everything to apply: guides, templates, and checklists. Deadline Alerts ($29/month) keeps you updated with email reminders before deadlines and notifications when new grants match your profile. Most founders start with the Decision Pack.

Every criterion in our database is sourced directly from official government websites (NRC, provincial agencies, etc.). We review and update criteria weekly, and every grant shows a 'Last Verified' date so you know the information is current. We also link directly to official sources so you can double-check.

We track 300+ grants across all 10 Canadian provinces, including major programs like IRAP, SR&ED, Alberta Innovates, BC Ignite, and more. We cover federal programs, every province, and all major sectors. We're constantly adding and verifying programs.

Let us know! Email support@fundscout.ca with the grant name and we'll research and add it. We prioritize additions based on user requests. Our goal is to cover every meaningful grant for Canadian tech founders.

We verify eligibility criteria weekly and update immediately when we detect changes. Deadline information is monitored continuously. If a grant program changes significantly, we'll notify users who were matched with it.

No — we provide templates, guidance, and best practices, but the actual writing is up to you. Think of us as your research assistant and application toolkit. For hands-on help, consider hiring a grant consultant (we can recommend some).

Absolutely. Your situation changes — maybe you've incorporated, hired employees, or pivoted your product. You can retake the quiz anytime to get updated recommendations. Decision Pack purchasers get unlimited re-assessments.

If you subscribe to Alerts, we'll email you before deadlines for grants you're tracking — typically 14 days, 7 days, and 1 day before. You choose which grants to track and can customize reminder timing. Never miss an intake window again.