How to Use the Good Grants MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf handle my grant applications automatically?

Yes. By using the createnewapplication tool, Windsurf can register your submissions directly. You provide the parameters, and the server handles the API handshake.

Q: What happens if I have too many grant categories?

Cascade filters the results returned by listgrantcategories to show only what matters. You avoid information overload by focusing on high-probability funding sources.

Q: Does this MCP server support team collaboration?

It does. By calling listaccountusers, you can manage permissions and track who is reviewing specific grant applications within your organization.

Let Cascade autonomously manage your funding pipeline with the Good Grants MCP Server directly in Windsurf.

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Automated Grant Discovery in Windsurf

Cascade pulls live funding opportunities by running `list_grant_funds` and `list_grant_categories`. It maps these results against your current priorities without manual input. You don't waste time digging through databases. The agent identifies relevant matches and prepares the data for your immediate review.

End-to-End Application Tracking

Use `list_applications` and `get_application_details` to keep your project status current. Cascade updates your local context whenever a grant's status changes. This keeps your team aligned on deadlines. You see exactly where every submission stands without switching tabs or checking external dashboards.

Manage Reviews and Access

Cascade executes `list_application_reviews` to surface feedback on your active filings. It also audits your team's access levels using `list_account_users` to ensure data security. You get a clear picture of who is working on what. The agent handles the lookups so you can focus on the actual writing.

Setup guide

Set up Good Grants MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Good Grants MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Good Grants payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Good Grants tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "good-grants-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Good Grants MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the MCP Servers menu. Add the Good Grants server details there, click refresh, and Cascade will immediately detect the available tools.

Yes. By using the `create_new_application` tool, Windsurf can register your submissions directly. You provide the parameters, and the server handles the API handshake.

Your data remains isolated within your Vinkius-hosted environment. Only authorized tokens allow the Good Grants MCP server to interact with your specific account.

Cascade filters the results returned by `list_grant_categories` to show only what matters. You avoid information overload by focusing on high-probability funding sources.

It does. By calling `list_account_users`, you can manage permissions and track who is reviewing specific grant applications within your organization.

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