# Good Grants MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Good Grants MCP lets you manage your entire grant lifecycle through your AI client. It connects your organization to the Good Grants platform so you can track applications, monitor reviewer scores, and manage funding pools without switching tabs. It handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval and status updates, letting you focus on making funding decisions. ## Overview - **Category:** erp-operations - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nCk4CF4yPoLGuWSzB3b0lBUumlO7tXjPJZATy0yR/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** grant-management, application-tracking, workflow-automation, data-metadata, review-scoring, funding-opportunities ## Description Good Grants lets you coordinate your entire grant lifecycle through a natural conversation with your AI client. Managing a grant program usually feels like a constant game of whack-a-mole. You're jumping between spreadsheets, email threads, and your dashboard just to see who submitted what or where a review stands. This connection changes that by bringing your grant data directly into your workspace. Instead of hunting for an application ID or manually tallying scores, you just ask your agent to pull the latest status or summarize the feedback. It makes the entire process of coordinating funding opportunities feel like a single, fluid conversation. You can check your fund balances, see who's on the reviewer list, and organize your categories without ever leaving your current screen. It's about moving from manual data entry to high-level oversight. Because Vinkius hosts this connection, you get a reliable way to keep your grant programs organized and your team moving faster. You stop worrying about the where of the data and start focusing on the what of the funding. When you're in the middle of a funding cycle, the sheer volume of metadata can be overwhelming. You need to know which applications are stalled, which reviewers haven't finished their tasks, and how much budget is left for specific categories. Doing that manually means opening dozens of tabs and hoping the data hasn't changed in the last five minutes. This Connector removes that friction. You can ask your agent to find applications in a specific category, check the average score for a high-priority submission, or verify that a reviewer is actually assigned to a task. It's the difference between digging through a filing cabinet and having a teammate who already knows where everything is. You get to spend your time on the actual work of awarding grants, not the administrative headache of tracking them. ## Tools ### create_new_application Register a new grant application in your account instantly. This saves you from manually entering data into the web portal. ### get_application_details Pull all specific metadata and status info for a single application. This helps you see exactly where a specific submission stands. ### list_applications View a complete list of all applications within your Good Grants account. You can quickly scan your entire pipeline in one view. ### list_grant_categories See all organized categories used to group your grant programs. This keeps your funding structure clear and easy to navigate. ### list_grant_funds Check the status and amount of available grant funds. Use this to ensure you don't overcommit your budget. ### list_application_reviews Fetch all scores and reviewer comments for your applications. This makes it easy to see how different evaluators are scoring. ### list_account_users View the directory of team members and users registered in your account. Use this to manage who has access to your program. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Show me the status of the 'Youth Tech' application. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the details for the 'Youth Tech' submission. Here is the current status: | Application | Status | Reviewers | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Youth Tech | **In Review** | 3 assigned | Would you like me to pull the specific scores for this application? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the average score for application app_123? ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the reviews for application **app_123**. Here's the breakdown: * **Average Score:** 8.5 / 10 * **Total Reviews:** 4 * **Key Feedback:** Reviewers highlighted the 'Social Impact' as a major strength but noted a need for a clearer budget timeline. ``` **Prompt:** ``` How much money is left in our grant funds? ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the current status of your available grant funds: * **Education Fund:** $45,000 remaining * **Community Outreach:** $12,200 remaining * **Youth Tech Fund:** $0 (Fully Allocated) Let me know if you need the details for a specific category. ``` ## Capabilities ### Track all active and past grant applications View your entire submission pipeline in one place to see what's moving and what's stuck. ### Pull specific details for any single submission Get every piece of metadata for a specific application without hunting through the web portal. ### Monitor reviewer scores and evaluation progress See how evaluators are scoring applications and identify which ones need more attention. ### Manage available grant funds and program limits Check your remaining budget and fund distribution to ensure you don't overcommit. ### View and manage your directory of registered users See who is registered in your system and manage your team's access to the program. ### Organize programs by specific grant categories Query your categories to keep your funding structure organized and easy to navigate. ### Create new applications programmatically Register new submissions directly through your agent to speed up your intake process. ## Use Cases ### Quick status check on a stalled submission A program manager wants to see if a specific project is still in the review phase. They ask their agent to check the status of a specific application ID. ### Checking remaining budget for a specific category An ops lead needs to know how much money is left in the Education fund. They ask their agent to pull the current balance of that specific grant fund. ### Summarizing reviewer feedback for a high-priority grant A reviewer wants a summary of all scores for a specific application. They ask their agent to pull and summarize the comments from list_application_reviews. ### Auditing the current user directory A team member needs to see who is currently registered as a user in the system. They ask their agent to list all account users to verify access. ## Benefits - Stop manual status checking by using list_applications to see every submission in one view. - Get instant feedback on evaluations by pulling scores with list_application_reviews. - Keep your budget on track by checking list_grant_funds to see remaining money in real time. - Speed up your intake process by using create_new_application to register submissions quickly. - Organize your portfolio easily by querying list_grant_categories to keep programs structured. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to your grant data without the manual navigation. 1. Connect your Good Grants API key to the Connector via Vinkius. 2. Open your AI client and describe the grant data you need to see. 3. Get real-time updates on application statuses, scores, and funding. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the Good Grants MCP help my non-profit?** It connects your Good Grants data to your AI client, allowing you to ask questions about your funding cycles, application statuses, and budget balances using natural language instead of clicking through menus. **Can I use the Good Grants MCP to track reviewer scores?** Yes. You can ask your agent to pull the scores and comments for any specific application to get a quick summary of the evaluation progress. **Does the Good Grants MCP work with my current AI client?** Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf, giving you a unified way to manage your grant data. **Can I create new applications using the Good Grants MCP?** Yes, you can use your agent to register new grant applications programmatically, which helps speed up your intake process during busy cycles. **How do I see my fund balances with the Good Grants MCP?** You can simply ask your agent to list your grant funds. It will pull the current amounts and statuses so you can see what's left in your budget instantly. **Can the Good Grants MCP help me organize grant categories?** Yes, it allows you to query and view all your organized grant categories, helping you maintain a structured database of your funding programs. **Can I see the scores for a specific application via AI?** Yes! Use the `list_application_reviews` tool. Your agent will retrieve the history of scores and comments provided by the reviewers for that application. **How do I create a new grant application using the agent?** Use the `create_new_application` action. Provide the Fund ID, Category ID, and the application title. The agent will instantly register the draft in your Good Grants account. **Is it possible to list all registered applicants via AI?** Absolutely. Use the `list_account_users` query. The agent will retrieve the complete directory of users and applicants stored in your platform.