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Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge

*What I Built *

I built a GrantFinderAgent — an AI-powered tool that automates the process of finding eligible grants for small businesses, nonprofits, and startups. Instead of manually sifting through thousands of grant listings, the AI analyzes your business details, identifies funding opportunities that match your profile, and delivers tailored recommendations. It’s like having a personal grant hunter that works 24/7 to uncover hidden opportunities.

Demo

Here’s how it works: 

Input Your Business Details    
    Upload your business profile, including type, industry, location, and eligibility criteria.  
    Specify your funding needs (e.g., $5,000–$50,000) and deadlines.
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** The AI Parses and Prioritizes**

The tool uses natural language processing (NLP) to extract key details like your business focus (e.g., renewable energy, education) and demographic criteria (e.g., minority-owned, women-led).

It then filters through databases like grants.gov , GrantWatch , GrantStation , and Council of Nonprofits to identify active grants matching your profile.

** It Runs Targeted Searches**

The AI scans for grants with specific requirements, such as geographic focus, matching funds, or sector-specific priorities.

It prioritizes grants with deadlines within your timeframe and highlights those requiring minimal application effort.

** Summarizes and Recommends**

The tool compiles a list of the most relevant grants , including links, deadlines, and eligibility summaries.

It flags grants that require co-funding or specific documentation, helping you avoid time-wasters.

*How I Used Runner H *

Runner H’s AI agent framework made it easier to structure tasks like: 

Business profile parsing  (using NLP to extract key details)  
Grant matching  (aligning your business criteria with funding opportunities)  
Database automation  (scanning trusted grant portals for active listings)  
Prompt chaining  (e.g., reject expired grants, refine searches based on feedback)
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*I built prompts that: * 

Understand your business background  (e.g., industry, size, mission)  
Convert it into a structured "search query"  for grant databases  
Evaluate results based on match score and keywords  (e.g., “women-owned” or “sustainability”)  
Summarize the top opportunities  with direct links and actionable insights
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It felt like using a smart co-pilot for grant hunting — no more endless scrolling through job boards or grant listings.

Use Case & Impact

📌 Use Case:
Businesses often waste hours manually searching for grants. This AI agent flips the workflow: 

Instead of you finding grants, grants find you — based on your unique profile and needs.  
It automates the tedious process of filtering, saving time and reducing frustration.
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🌍 Impact: 

Saves time and mental effort  for founders and nonprofits juggling multiple tasks.  
Increases relevance of grant matches  by prioritizing opportunities aligned with your mission.  
Helps under-resourced organizations  access funding they might otherwise overlook.
This tool can easily be extended for recruiters , freelance platforms , or even career counselors  looking to match businesses with funding.
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*Social Love *
**I will be sharing this submission on my social media accounts asap and will update this post with the links

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