# Grant Prospecting

Harper finds hundreds of grant opportunities and creates detailed spreadsheets with eligibility assessments, deadlines, and application guidance sorted by priority.

## How It Works

Harper is trained to search through the entirety of the internet for the most up-to-date information and opportunities that might be a good fit. After generating a list, Harper investigates and researches each one with high accuracy and provides a custom research report as it relates to your organization specifically.

## Search Limits

* **Default:** 200 opportunities per search
* **Minimum:** 100 opportunities (requests below 100 are automatically increased)
* **Maximum:** 500 opportunities (requests above 500 are automatically capped)
* **Automatic adjustment:** Harper will inform you if your request is outside the valid range

## What It Does

* **Finds hundreds of opportunities** - Foundations, government, corporate programs
* **Evaluates eligibility** - Rates each as Yes/Likely/Unclear/Unlikely/No for your organization
* **Checks if open** - Determines if applications are currently being accepted
* **Creates detailed spreadsheets** - 13 columns including deadlines, funding amounts, success secrets
* **Includes application tips** - Strategic advice for top prospects
* **Covers all funding types** - Federal, state, private foundations, corporate sponsorships
* **Geographic filtering** - Local, regional, state, or national opportunities

## What It Doesn't Do

* **Can't customize columns** - Spreadsheet format is fixed and robust but not customizable
* **Can't filter during search** - You get the full list sorted by priority, no custom parameters
* **Can't replace relationship building** - Still need human connections for best results
* **Can't submit applications** - Provides research, not submission services

## Best Practices

**Use the optimal range** - Request 200-500 opportunities for best results. The minimum of 100 ensures quality matches, while 500 is the maximum for performance reasons.

**Be specific about:**

* Geographic focus ("Pacific Northwest" vs "California foundations only")
* Budget range ("$25,000-$100,000" vs "$500-$5,000 micro-grants")
* Program focus ("trauma-informed youth programs" vs "youth programs")

**Upload context first** - Eligibility assessments are 10x more accurate when Harper knows your organization.

## Example Email

```
Subject: Harper — Find Grant Opportunities

Hi Harper,

Find 300 grant opportunities for our youth mental health programs.
Focus on ages 13-18 in the Pacific Northwest.

Prioritize trauma-informed care and suicide prevention.

Thanks!
```

**Response time:** 10-20 minutes depending on scope. You'll get a Google Sheets link with all opportunities sorted by priority.
