Free Tool.   Built on Assessor Logic.   10 minutes. 

 

Before you write a single word. Check the grant is a fit.


Most founders discover the mismatch after weeks of work. This tool runs your opportunity through the same eligibility and alignment criteria a real assessor uses and gives you a clear result before you start.

 

No payment required. Register once and access immediately

The Funding Fit Check was built by Lisa Erhart — recipient of over £2.2M in non-dilutive grant funding and invited assessor on government and philanthropic programs, having assessed more than £26M in grant applications.

The logic in this tool reflects the structured, analytical way assessors review application eligibility -  before application responses are read. 

What the fit check does

 

The tool screens grant opportunities before you invest time preparing an application.

There is nothing more costly than investing weeks in a funding application that was never going to succeed. The Funding Fit Check screens the opportunity before you commit your time.

 It assesses four things:

  • Eligibility — the initial proceed or stop decision
  • Project scope alignment — whether what you're building fits the programme's intent
  • Budget alignment — whether your proposed costs are the type the programme supports
  • Structural fit — whether you're considering the right funding mechanism for your situation
 

You'll receive a summarised assessment — one opportunity at a time.

Built on the same evaluation logic used by grant assessors screening funding applications.

 

This is the type of result you'll receive. Specific. Actionable. Based on the same criteria assessors use to screen applications.

Sample Result

Recommendation: Do Not Proceed

Eligibility: Met
Program Alignment: Weak
Budget Fit: Acceptable

Key Issue Identified
The proposed project focuses on product development, while the program prioritises commercialisation outcomes.

Suggested Next Step
Consider programs focused on early-stage innovation rather than commercial expansion.

Sample Result

Recommendation: Proceed

Eligibility: Met
Program Alignment: Strong
Budget Fit: Supported

Key Insight
The project aligns with the program’s objective to support commercial expansion and market entry.

Suggested Next Step
Proceed with preparing the application and focus on clearly articulating expected commercial outcomes.

What it doesn't do It does not:

  • Assess your competitiveness or merit
  • Score or rank your application
  • Review your writing quality
  • Predict funding outcomes
  • Replace a full application review

It's a Fit Check, not a guarantee. 

The Funding Fit Check is for:

  • Founders deciding whether a specific opportunity is worth pursuing
  • Business owners weighing up more than one opportunity at a time
  • Advisors supporting clients at the should-we-apply stage

You don't need a draft application. You need a funding opportunity and ten minutes.

What comes next

The Fit Check gives you a clear starting position.

What you do with that result is up to you. If you want to go deeper, there are options available — but there's no obligation and nothing is pushed at you here.

The tool is free. Use it as often as you need.

Ready to check fit?

Register once. Access immediately. No payment required.

Set aside 10 minutes, have your funding opportunity to hand, and run your first check.

We'll ask for your name and email so we can keep you informed as the tool develops. We won't send you anything you didn't ask for.

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