Granted

Search and manage grant opportunities.

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This server only runs on your computer. It cannot be added to Claude or ChatGPT web. See the project docs for installation.

What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    Search and manage grant opportunities. Track applications, match funding sources to projects, and discover new grants.

    Requires a local install: run the server on your machine, then point your client at it.

    How to connect

    How to connect Granted to Claude

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    This server runs locally: it is wired up through the client config, and the project documentation carries the steps.

    How to connect Granted to ChatGPT

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    This server runs locally: it is wired up through the client config, and the project documentation carries the steps.

    How to connect Granted to Cursor

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    This server runs locally: it is wired up through the client config, and the project documentation carries the steps.

    Server tool list (5)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    search_grantsSearch 84,000+ grant opportunities by keyword, state, source type, funder, and more. Uses semantic search (embeddings + full-text + scoring) combined with live AI-powered web discovery for comprehensive results. Returns active grants ranked by relevance with fit scores, deadlines, amounts, and application links. Use this as the starting point to find relevant grants.
    get_grantGet full details for a specific grant by its slug. Returns eligibility criteria, application link, deadline, amount, funder info, and tags. Use search_grants first to find valid slugs.
    search_fundersSearch 133,000+ US foundations by name, state, NTEE code, asset range, and annual income range. Returns key metrics: name, state, total assets, annual income (from IRS 990), NTEE category, and mission. Use get_funder with the returned slug for full profiles including actual giving history.
    get_funderGet a full foundation profile including mission, 5-year financials, recent grants awarded, key officers, and application info. Accepts a foundation slug (from search_funders results) or EIN (e.g. '13-1684331').
    get_past_winnersCompetitive intelligence: see who has won a specific federal grant program. Shows top recipients grouped by organization with award counts, total funding, and year-over-year trends. Filter by CFDA number, agency, program name, or state. Supports agency abbreviations: NIH, NSF, EPA, DOE, DOD, USDA, NASA, SBA, etc.