Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you wanted to know about AI grant matching. Probably.
What is Fundizzle?
Fundizzle is your AI-powered grant-finding sidekick. We match you with grants that actually fit your research — no more scrolling through thousands of irrelevant listings. Upload your profile once, and we do the digging.
How does the matching work?
You tell us about your research — upload a CV, connect your ORCID, or just describe what you do. Our AI actually understands your work (not just keywords), and matches it against thousands of active funding opportunities. The result: grants ranked by how well they fit you, not how many buzzwords overlap.
What types of grants does Fundizzle cover?
Federal agencies like NIH, NSF, DOE, DARPA, and NEH. Private foundations like Gates, Simons, and Wellcome. State programs. International funders. We keep adding more — if your favorite funding body is missing, yell at us and we'll fix it.
Is Fundizzle free?
Yep. Free tier gets you grant discovery and matching. Premium unlocks the fun stuff — DizzChat (your AI grant advisor who actually knows your work), application doc generation, deadline wrangling, and team collaboration. No credit card to start.
How is this different from Grants.gov?
Grants.gov is a phone book. You have to already know what you're looking for. Fundizzle is more like a really smart colleague who reads every funding announcement and taps you on the shoulder when something fits. We also cover private foundations and international funders that Grants.gov doesn't touch.
Will AI write my grant for me?
It'll give you a seriously good head start. Fundizzle drafts biosketches, project summaries, specific aims, budget justifications — the stuff that makes you want to cry. You review, edit, and make it yours. Think of it as a first draft that doesn't suck, not a finished application.
How does Fundizzle protect my research data?
Encrypted in transit and at rest. SOC 2 practices. All AI processing happens under strict data agreements — your data is never used to train models, never sold, never shared. We're researchers too. We know how sensitive this stuff is.
Can I import my profile from ORCID?
One click. ORCID import pulls in your publications, employment history, education, and funding record. You control what gets imported and can tweak anything after.
Does it work for early-career researchers?
Especially for early-career researchers. We surface fellowships, seed grants, and early-career awards specifically. You don't need a mile-long publication list to get good matches — the AI adapts to where you are in your career.
How accurate is the matching?
Way better than keyword search. Our AI understands what your research is actually about, not just what words appear in your profile. It also learns from you over time — grants you save, apply to, or dismiss all help it get smarter about what you want. Not perfect (nothing is), but researchers consistently tell us it surfaces things they never would have found on their own.
What happens to my documents when I upload them?
We process them to build your research profile and generate application materials. Everything is stored encrypted. You can delete any document anytime from your settings, and everything gets wiped if you close your account. Your data, your call.
How do I get started?
Sign up at fundizzle.ai — takes about 60 seconds. Upload your CV, connect ORCID, or just type in your research interests. Most researchers see their first relevant matches within a few minutes. Seriously, go try it.