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Unlocking Hidden Funding

How On Radar's Grant Genie is Transforming UK Charities

In the world of UK charities, a curious paradox exists: millions of pounds in grant funding go unclaimed each year, while many worthy organisations struggle to keep their doors open.

It's a situation that leaves both grantmakers and charities frustrated. But what if there was a magic lamp that could bridge this gap?

Enter Grant Genie, the innovative AI-powered tool from On Radar that's changing the game for UK charities.

The Grant Funding Conundrum

Before we dive into the solution, let's understand the problem.

Up and down the country, grantmakers are sitting on pots of money they're eager to distribute. Yet, many charities aren't applying. Why? Our research at On Radar has uncovered three main reasons:

1.  Eligibility uncertainty: Many charities assume they won't qualify without even checking.
2. Discovery difficulties: Finding the right grants can be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
3. Application anxiety: The often complex and time-consuming application process deters many from even starting.

These barriers mean that vital funding isn't reaching the organisations that need it most. But that's where Grant Genie comes in to save the day.

Grant Genie: Your Wish is Its Command

Imagine having a genie that could analyse your charity's needs, find the perfect grants, and even draft your applications. That's essentially what Grant Genie does, minus the magic lamp and limited wishes.

Here's how it works:

1.  Quick Questions: Grant Genie starts by asking just three simple questions about your charity and project.
2. AI-Powered Project Description: Using advanced AI, it crafts a comprehensive project description based on your answers.
3.  Smart Grant Matching: Through sentiment analysis, Grant Genie identifies the most suitable grants for your specific project.
4. Application Template: When you select a grant, the AI generates a template application, giving you a solid foundation to build upon.

This process transforms what was once a daunting task into a streamlined, accessible experience for charities of all sizes.

Breaking Down Barriers

Grant Genie tackles each of the main obstacles head-on:

•  Eligibility Uncertainty: By matching grants based on your specific project, Grant Genie helps you focus on opportunities you're more likely to qualify for.
• Discovery Difficulties: No more endless searching. Grant Genie brings suitable grants directly to you, saving countless hours of research.
• Application Anxiety: With a template application at your fingertips, the process becomes far less intimidating. You're not starting from scratch, but rather refining and personalising a solid draft.

Real Impact for Real Charities

While the technology behind Grant Genie is impressive, what really matters is its impact on the ground. We've seen small animal charities discover and successfully apply for grants they never knew existed. Environmental organisations have secured funding for crucial projects that might otherwise have remained mere ideas.

One small charity leader told us, "Before Grant Genie, we'd spend weeks trying to find suitable grants, often coming up empty-handed. Now, we can focus on what really matters - making a difference in our community."

The Bigger Picture

Grant Genie is more than just a tool; it's part of a larger mission to empower UK charities. As part of the On Radar platform, which also includes a tailored CRM and AI-powered social media content bank, it's helping to modernise and streamline charity operations across the board.

By simplifying the grant process, we're not just helping individual charities - we're working to ensure that more of the available funding in the UK reaches the causes that need it most. It's about creating a more efficient, effective charitable sector that can do even more good.

The Future of Funding

As we look to the future, we see Grant Genie as just the beginning. The potential for AI to further streamline and improve the funding process is enormous. But at its heart, this technology will always be about people - the hardworking charity staff and volunteers, the generous grantmakers, and ultimately, the communities and causes that benefit from their work.

In a world where charities are asked to do more with less, tools like Grant Genie offer a beacon of hope. By bridging the gap between available funding and deserving causes, we're not just changing how charities operate - we're helping to change the world, one grant at a time.